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Coffin Bay, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Coffin Bay is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 590. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
590 Population 61/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$24,032 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,032 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $769/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population590
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density61/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,032
Per Capita$24,032
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$153,800
Rent$769
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units236

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population590
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-34.5805°, 135.3203°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,032
Median Age57.0 years

About Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Coffin Bay has a population of 590 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

590
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Coffin Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Coffin Bay is $24,032, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,032 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Coffin Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,032
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,032
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coffin Bay is $153,800, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below the national average of $1,163). 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 236 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,800
45% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$769
34% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.9%
Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied20.1%
Housing Units236

Property Tax

Climate in Coffin Bay

Coffin Bay has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 412 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.7° 14.6
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 15.2° / 27° 17.3
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.3° 24.1
Apr 17.2°C / 63°F 12° / 22.5° 23.3
May 14.4°C / 58°F 9.9° / 18.8° 48.8
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.4° 48.1
Jul 11.4°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.5° 67.6
Aug 12°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.3° 67.3
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.8° / 18.7° 37.2
Oct 15.8°C / 60°F 10° / 21.7° 22.8
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 12.6° / 24.9° 21.0
Dec 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.1° 19.6
Coffin Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates-34.5805°N, 135.3203°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2019.

Jun 9, 1996 40 km WNW of Tumby Bay, Australia M4.4 48 km
Aug 31, 2019 off the south coast of Australia M4.2 119 km
May 6, 1998 near the coast of South Australia M3.7 146 km
May 27, 2003 57 km SSW of Port Lincoln, Australia M3.2 73 km
Nov 8, 2002 33 km N of Tumby Bay, Australia M2.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in

Coffin Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Gas Stations in Coffin Bay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3300275486

Golf Courses in Coffin Bay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffin Bay Golf Club

Airports Near Coffin Bay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Lincoln AirportPLOMedium Airport
Coffin Bay AirportSmall Airport
Cummins AirportSmall Airport
Cummins Town AirportSmall Airport
Mount Hope AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coffin Bay

What is the population of Coffin Bay?

Coffin Bay has a population of 590 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Coffin Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,032, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $153,800 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Coffin Bay?

Coffin Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.

How is the job market in Coffin Bay?

The job market in Coffin Bay is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coffin Bay?

The median home value in Coffin Bay is $153,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $769. The homeownership rate is 79.9%.

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