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Coffin Bay, SA
Current weather
12.5°CDense drizzle
89% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 15.3° / 12.3° today · 18.8 mm rain
Desirability index
#139 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Coffin Bay is a small locality, home to around 664 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 22 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 33.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $460 (flats $550, houses $430), and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 664
- Median age
- 57
- Median household income / week
- $1,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 53.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 342 of 638
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 47.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 22 / 4 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $460
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 22
- Against the person
- 8
- Against property
- 14
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 83 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury4
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
243 planning-related records
2026· 25 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling additions and installation of roof mounted solar panels249 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Two (2) Outbuildings (Retrospective)23 LIMESTONE LANE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling10 CORREA DR COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and freestanding carport (retrospective)13 -15 VICTORIA AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding and Verandah203 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Outbuilding24A GRIMM RD COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Verandah9 ENDEAVOUR CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Carport8 SHEPPERD AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
April 2026
- Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)237 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607;239 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Carport26 SARAH CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Outbuilding and attached carport237 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Two-storey Detached Dwelling31 TEA TREE CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Outbuilding347 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
March 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling with Associated Retaining Wall and FenceUNIT 5 2 BENSON AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)207 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage)28 SARAH CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing building to support the ongoing operation of the existing tourist facility (comprising a new office, toilet, storage room and semi-outdoor area), together with associated advertising.100 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Internal and External Alterations to the Existing Building, Including Extension of the Deck and Installation of Shade Sails100 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
February 2026
- Verandah and Deck1 BRIGETTE AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Store (storage of equipment associated with oyster tour operating)6 VONNIE RD COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling and conversion of existing dwelling to ancillary accommodation23 LIMESTONE LANE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
January 2026
- Two Storey Dwelling Additions and Alterations, Deck, Verandah and Outbuilding369 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607;371 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Change of use light industry (oyster shell recycling facility)18 -20 LAWRIE RD COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling with Associated Carport and Verandah, Ancillary Accommodation, Masonry Wall and Semi in-ground Swimming Pool.131 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding26 GRIMM RD COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2025· 39 proposals
November 2025
- Construction of a verandah attached to dwellingUNIT 8 2 BENSON AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Combined Outbuilding and Ancillary Accommodation Structure and Verandah44 HOLLY RISE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division - 1 allotment into 8 allotments with an associated public road79 GREENLY AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) verandahs53 HOLLY RISE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 101 BENSON AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Construction of a detached dwelling and attached verandah7 TEA TREE CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck Extension29 PINE CR COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, including semi enclosed timber deck26 PELICAN CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
September 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling14 OSPREY CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Verandah and Deck39 HOLLY RISE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
August 2025
- Two carports16 TEA TREE CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation, Carport, Shed and Verandah (Terrace)16 SANDPIPER CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
July 2025
- Carport1B GREENLY AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Outbuilding30 FLINDERS AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
- Dwelling Alterations and Addition Including a Replacement Verandah12 -26 LIMESTONE LANE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Decision Made
2024· 37 proposals
37 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 36 proposals
36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coffin Bay National Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 133
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 37.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #139 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- Coffin Bay National ParkgovernmentNational parks and reserves listing
- Alterations and additions to the existing building to support the ongoing operation of the existing tourist facility (comprising a new office, toilet, storage room and semi-outdoor area), together with associated advertising.planning100 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Lodged 06 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation, Carport, Shed and Verandah (Terrace)planning16 SANDPIPER CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Lodged 19 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)planning237 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607;239 ESPLANADE COFFIN BAY SA 5607Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning8 SHEPPERD AV COFFIN BAY SA 5607Lodged 01 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning26 SARAH CT COFFIN BAY SA 5607Lodged 15 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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