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Coffin Bay SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Coffin Bay, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Coffin Bay SA is 664 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Coffin Bay is $711 per week ($36,972 per year). Median rent in Coffin Bay is $273 per week ($1,183 per month). Coffin Bay has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Coffin Bay has a population density of 1.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Coffin Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coffin Bay is $1,300.
There were 9 recorded offences in Coffin Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Coffin Bay Population
Coffin Bay Median Income & Rent
Coffin Bay Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Coffin Bay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Coffin Bay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Coffin Bay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Coffin Bay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Coffin Bay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Coffin Bay Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Coffin Bay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Coffin Bay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Coffin Bay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Coffin Bay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Coffin Bay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Coffin Bay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Coffin Bay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Coffin Bay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Coffin Bay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Coffin Bay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Coffin Bay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Coffin Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Coffin Bay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Coffin Bay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Coffin Bay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Coffin Bay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Coffin Bay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Coffin Bay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Coffin Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Coffin Bay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Coffin Bay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Coffin Bay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Coffin Bay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Coffin Bay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Coffin Bay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Coffin Bay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Coffin Bay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Coffin Bay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Coffin Bay Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Coffin Bay Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coffin Bay
What is the population of Coffin Bay SA?
The population of Coffin Bay SA is 664 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Coffin Bay is ranked #4,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Coffin Bay?
The median personal income in Coffin Bay SA is $711 per week, or $36,972 per year.The median household income is $1,254 per week.Family income is $1,447 per week.Coffin Bay is ranked #5,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Coffin Bay?
Median rent in Coffin Bay SA is $273 per week ($1,183 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Coffin Bay ranks #5,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Coffin Bay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Coffin Bay SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Coffin Bay?
The median age in Coffin Bay SA is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Coffin Bay a good suburb to live in?
Coffin Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 664.The median income is $711/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 40278. All dollar figures in AUD.