Foul Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Foul Bay SA is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Foul Bay is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Foul Bay is $79 per week ($342 per month). Foul Bay has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Foul Bay has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Foul Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foul Bay is $927.

There were 1 recorded offences in Foul Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Foul Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Foul Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
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Median Rent
$79/wk
$342 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$927/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Foul Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 70.0% (28) Female 30.0% (12)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
40 people · 228.2 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Foul Bay Age Distribution

20-24
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Foul Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Foul Bay Country of Birth

Australia
76.9%
England
23.1%

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

Foul Bay Religion

No Religion
44.4%
Not stated
17.8%
Buddhism
13.3%
Uniting Church
11.1%
Catholic
6.7%
Christian (other)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Foul Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%

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

Foul Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
51.4% 19 people
Employed part-time
10.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
37.8% 14 people

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

Foul Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Foul Bay Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Foul Bay Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
100.0%

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

Foul Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Foul Bay Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
33.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Foul Bay Marital Status

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Married
47.8% 22
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Divorced
15.2% 7
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Widowed
10.9% 5
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Never married
26.1% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Foul Bay Ancestry

English
42.0%
Australian
36.0%
Scottish
16.0%
German
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Foul Bay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 79

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

Foul Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.2% 13
Not a volunteer
61.8% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Foul Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Foul Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
20.8%

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

Foul Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
20.0%
2 bedrooms
15.0%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Foul Bay Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
43.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Foul Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
72
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Foul Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
8
Lung condition
7
Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Asthma
3

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

Foul Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
25.9%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Foul Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
75.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Foul Bay Military Service

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Previously served
8.1% 3
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Never served
91.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Foul Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
27.8% 10
Did not provide
72.2% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Foul Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.7%
5–14 hours
46.4%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
10.7%

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

Foul Bay Household Size

1 person
28.6%
2 persons
47.6%
3 persons
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Foul Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

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

Foul Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $79/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.6%

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

If you earn X in Foul Bay

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $79/wk
Left after rent $963/wk
Rent share 7.6%

Foul Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Foul Bay

What is the population of Foul Bay SA?

The population of Foul Bay SA is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Foul Bay?

The median personal income in Foul Bay SA is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Foul Bay?

Median rent in Foul Bay SA is $79 per week ($342 per month).Rent represents 7.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Foul Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Foul Bay SA is $927. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Foul Bay?

The median age in Foul Bay SA is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Foul Bay a good suburb to live in?

Foul Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 40.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.6% 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: 40456. All dollar figures in AUD.