Stokes Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Stokes Bay SA is 52 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Stokes Bay is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Stokes Bay is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Stokes Bay has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Stokes Bay has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stokes Bay is $350.

There were 1 recorded offences in Stokes Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Stokes Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Stokes Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$350/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Stokes Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (29) Female 50.0% (29)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
52 people · 55.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Stokes Bay Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Stokes Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
77.8% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.2% 4 dwellings

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

Stokes Bay Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Stokes Bay Religion

No Religion
63.3%
Uniting Church
22.4%
Not stated
8.2%
Catholic
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Stokes Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.9%

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

Stokes Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
35.3% 12 people
Employed part-time
29.4% 10 people
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Not in labour force
35.3% 12 people

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

Stokes Bay Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
26.9%
Postgraduate Degree
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%

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

Stokes Bay Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Stokes Bay Field of Study

Health
55.6%
Education
44.4%

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

Stokes Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Stokes Bay Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
33.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Stokes Bay Marital Status

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Married
72.1% 31
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Separated
7.0% 3
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Never married
20.9% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Stokes Bay Ancestry

English
43.1%
Australian
22.2%
German
13.9%
Scottish
11.1%
Irish
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Stokes Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Stokes Bay Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 110

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

Stokes Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer
38.3% 18
Not a volunteer
61.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Stokes Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.7%
Did not go to work
26.3%

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

Stokes Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%

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

Stokes Bay Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Stokes Bay Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
37.7%
moved in the last 5 years
6.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Stokes Bay Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
108
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Stokes Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
5
Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Stokes Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.6%
$1-$149/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
18.6%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Stokes Bay Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.4%
Couple — no children
47.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Stokes Bay Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 6
Did not provide
87.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Stokes Bay Children Ever Born

2 children
27.3%
3 children
27.3%
4 children
45.5%

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

Stokes Bay When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Stokes Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
19.2%
30+ hours
17.3%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Stokes Bay Household Size

1 person
53.3%
2 persons
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Stokes Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
48
Moved from SA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Stokes Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Stokes Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Stokes Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $305/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Stokes Bay

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $820/wk
Rent share 27.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Stokes Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stokes Bay

What is the population of Stokes Bay SA?

The population of Stokes Bay SA is 52 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Stokes Bay?

The median personal income in Stokes Bay SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Stokes Bay?

Median rent in Stokes Bay SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Stokes Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Stokes Bay SA is $350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Stokes Bay?

The median age in Stokes Bay SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Stokes Bay a good suburb to live in?

Stokes Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 52.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 41390. All dollar figures in AUD.