Eyre Peninsula and South West
Smoky Bay
Smoky Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
216
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Smoky Bay.
Smoky Bay (5680) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Smoky Bay has roughly 216 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Smoky Bay scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Smoky Bay's population at 216, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
216
Median age
57
Family households
71%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
216
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Smoky Bay.
Local schools for Smoky Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ceduna Area School
Miltaburra Area School
Non-Government Schools
Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Smoky Bay.
- What is the Smoky Bay postcode?
- Smoky Bay is in the 5680 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Smoky Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Smoky Bay?
- There are 3 schools serving Smoky Bay on this page, including Crossways Lutheran School Ceduna, Ceduna Area School, Miltaburra Area School.
- How walkable is Smoky Bay?
- Smoky Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smoky Bay?
- Smoky Bay is close to Laura Bay, Puntabie, Carawa, Merghiny, Mudamuckla.
- What is the population of Smoky Bay?
- Smoky Bay has approximately 216 residents. The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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