Bay Of Shoals SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bay Of Shoals, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bay Of Shoals SA is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bay Of Shoals is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Bay Of Shoals is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Bay Of Shoals has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Bay Of Shoals has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (71% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bay Of Shoals is $1,312.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bay Of Shoals in 2023-24, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Bay Of Shoals Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bay Of Shoals Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,312/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bay Of Shoals Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.1% (18) Female 41.9% (13)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
30 people · 8.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Bay Of Shoals Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bay Of Shoals Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
40.0% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
60.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bay Of Shoals Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Religion

No Religion
71.0%
Catholic
9.7%
Uniting Church
9.7%
Not stated
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Employment

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Employed full-time
38.9% 7 people
Employed part-time
27.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 6 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
55.6%
Professionals
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bay Of Shoals Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Agriculture & Environment
30.0%
Health
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Marital Status

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Married
62.5% 20
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Divorced
9.4% 3
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Never married
28.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Ancestry

English
46.3%
Irish
24.4%
Scottish
17.1%
Australian
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
10.2% 5
No need for assistance
89.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.7% 12
Not a volunteer
61.3% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bay Of Shoals How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Car Ownership

2 vehicles
36.4%
3 vehicles
27.3%
4+ vehicles
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.5%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
46.7%
moved in the last 5 years
56.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
53
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
4
Kidney disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Family Structure

Couple — no children
66.7%
Couple — no children under 15
18.5%
Couple — children under 15
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
29.2% 7
Did not provide
70.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.8%
5–14 hours
43.5%
15–29 hours
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bay Of Shoals Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Bay Of Shoals Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bay Of Shoals

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $1,595/wk
Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bay Of Shoals vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bay Of Shoals

What is the population of Bay Of Shoals SA?

The population of Bay Of Shoals SA is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Bay Of Shoals?

The median personal income in Bay Of Shoals SA is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Bay Of Shoals?

Median rent in Bay Of Shoals SA is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bay Of Shoals?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bay Of Shoals SA is $1,312. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bay Of Shoals?

The median age in Bay Of Shoals SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bay Of Shoals a good suburb to live in?

Bay Of Shoals is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 30.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40081. All dollar figures in AUD.