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Coffin Bay vs Smoky Bay

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 288 km apart · Coffin Bay profile · Smoky Bay profile

Coffin Bay Smoky Bay

Smoky Bay (L) and Coffin Bay (L) are two small South Australian coastal areas located about 288 km apart. Coffin Bay (L) has a more qualified workforce, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 0% in Smoky Bay (L). This difference extends to school leavers, as 38.5% of people in Coffin Bay (L) finished Year 12, while 26.4% did so in Smoky Bay (L). Coffin Bay (L) also sees more movement, with 37.1% of residents arriving in the last five years, far higher than the 19.5% in Smoky Bay (L).

These differences in education and mobility have widened since 2011. Despite this, the two areas share many traits, including an identical typical household income of around $1,250 to $1,300 a week and the same number of people per home. Both areas are mostly car-dependent, though Smoky Bay (L) is slightly more so and has more homes within a short walk of a park, groceries, and public transport.

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Where they differ most

Population: 505 larger in Coffin Bay Recent movers: 17.7 pts higher in Coffin Bay Bachelor+: 11.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay No car: 5.3 pts higher in Smoky Bay Renting: 12.2 pts higher in Coffin Bay

Demographics & Identity

Population in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +505 larger in Coffin Bay gap widening
667 43rd pct 162 8th pct
Median age in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1 yrs older in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
57 yrs 88th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.4 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
3.4% 41st pct 3.1% 36th pct
Aged 65+ in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +8.1 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
34.0% 86th pct 25.9% 62nd pct
Under 15 in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.9 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
12.0% 14th pct 11.1% 12th pct
De facto in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +5.6 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
21.4% 91st pct 15.7% 74th pct

Age structure

30.9% Older adults (45–64) +5.5 pts ▸ 36.4%
34.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.1 pts 25.9%
18.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +4.5 pts 14.2%
12.0% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 11.1%
5.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.4 pts 3.7%

Marital status

48.0% Married +16.6 pts ▸ 64.6%
29.7% Never married ◂ +10.9 pts 18.8%
14.8% Divorced ◂ +7.1 pts 7.6%
4.8% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 4.9%
3.4% Separated ◂ +1.3 pts 2.1%

Age & sex structure

Coffin Bay Smoky Bay

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.7 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
11.7% 56th pct 12.3% 60th pct

Country of birth

79.6% Australia +1.9 pts ▸ 81.5%
4.6% England ◂ +2.2 pts 2.5%
0.9% New Zealand +2.2 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.7% India ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.2% Australian +5.6 pts ▸ 48.8%
46.5% English ◂ +4.5 pts 42.0%
9.7% Irish +2.6 pts ▸ 12.3%
6.4% German +5.3 pts ▸ 11.7%
10.6% Scottish ◂ +1.4 pts 9.3%
1.9% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.5% Italian ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.2 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap steady
3.3% 44th pct 3.1% 41st pct
Limited English in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

92.2% English only ◂ +0.8 pts 91.4%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +7.6 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
57.6% 93rd pct 50.0% 77th pct

Religious affiliation

57.6% No religion ◂ +7.6 pts 50.0%
33.3% Christianity +8.7 pts ▸ 42.0%
6.1% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 4.9%
1.5% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.0% Hinduism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.4% Other religions ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +12.1 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
38.5% 50th pct 26.4% 12th pct
Bachelor+ in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +11.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
11.5% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct

Highest year of school

38.5% Year 12 ◂ +12.1 pts 26.4%
23.1% Year 10 +6.0 pts ▸ 29.2%
22.8% Year 11 ◂ +0.6 pts 22.2%
9.5% Year 9 or below +7.2 pts ▸ 16.7%

Highest qualification level

38.5% Certificate III / IV +6.3 pts ▸ 44.8%
16.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.7 pts ▸ 24.1%
15.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Certificate I / II +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
4.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
1.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

21.8% Engineering & related +2.4 pts ▸ 24.1%
13.2% Health ◂ +2.9 pts 10.3%
10.4% Management & commerce ◂ +5.2 pts 5.2%
10.1% Society & culture ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
9.1% Education ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Agriculture & environment +2.9 pts ▸ 8.6%
7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +2.7 pts 5.2%
6.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
2.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +$23 higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
$710 60th pct $687 55th pct
Household income in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +$39 higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
$1,258 49th pct $1,297 53rd pct
Family income in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +$31 higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
$1,447 39th pct $1,478 43rd pct
High earners in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
7.0% 57th pct 5.6% 43rd pct
High-income homes in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +5.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
9.9% 46th pct 4.3% 14th pct

Household income distribution

39.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.1 pts 39.1%
26.3% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 30.4%
14.3% Under $650 +3.1 pts ▸ 17.4%
7.2% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
2.7% $4,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 4.3%

Personal income distribution

43.1% Under $650 +6.3 pts ▸ 49.3%
35.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.8 pts 34.7%
13.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.6 pts 6.3%
1.7% $3,000 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 3.5%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1.9 pts higher in Coffin Bay
34.0% 56th pct 32.1% 45th pct
Mental health in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.2 pts higher in Coffin Bay
7.6% 26th pct 7.4% 24th pct
Needs assistance in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
4.3% 25th pct 1.9% 4th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.1% Arthritis ◂ +4.6 pts 10.5%
6.4% Heart disease +1.6 pts ▸ 8.0%
7.6% Mental health ◂ +0.2 pts 7.4%
6.9% Asthma ◂ +1.3 pts 5.6%
6.0% Other condition +0.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
6.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.4 pts 5.6%
4.8% Cancer ◂ +2.3 pts 2.5%
3.3% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%
0.4% Stroke +2.0 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.9% None +4.7 pts ▸ 63.6%
22.3% One condition ◂ +3.8 pts 18.5%
8.2% Two conditions ◂ +1.5 pts 6.8%
3.6% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 4.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +4.3 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
24.2% 86th pct 28.5% 93rd pct
Unpaid carers in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.1 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap steady
12.5% 40th pct 10.4% 20th pct
Unpaid child care in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +6.8 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap steady
18.2% 19th pct 25.0% 53rd pct
Defence service in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.9 pts higher in Coffin Bay
5.0% 78th pct 2.1% 14th pct
Housework 15h+ in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +3.0 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
29.7% 89th pct 32.6% 97th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even gap narrowing
2.0 14th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +8.0 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
11.5% 28th pct 3.4% 0th pct
Living alone in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +7.5 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
30.7% 56th pct 23.2% 31st pct

Family composition

55.1% Couples without children +12.1 pts ▸ 67.2%
32.5% Couples with children ◂ +0.6 pts 31.9%
11.5% One-parent families ◂ +8.0 pts 3.4%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

46.8% 2 people +8.3 pts ▸ 55.1%
30.7% 1 person ◂ +7.5 pts 23.2%
10.2% 3 people ◂ +1.5 pts 8.7%
8.9% 4 people ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% 5 people ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +$65 higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
$275 51st pct $340 73rd pct
Mortgage in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +$300 higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
$1,300 43rd pct $1,000 23rd pct
People / bedroom in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +12.2 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
19.5% 43rd pct 7.2% 7th pct
Owned outright in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +5.1 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap widening
47.1% 74th pct 52.2% 87th pct
Separate houses in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +4.1 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap narrowing
95.9% 64th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.3 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
68.9% 22nd pct 66.7% 16th pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Owned outright +5.1 pts ▸ 52.2%
28.3% Owned with a mortgage +5.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
19.5% Rented ◂ +12.2 pts 7.2%
1.0% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.4% Other tenure ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

95.9% Separate house +4.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.4% Other dwelling ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
1.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

47.8% 3 bedrooms +1.5 pts ▸ 49.3%
21.5% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 15.9%
16.4% 4 bedrooms +1.0 pts ▸ 17.4%
4.8% 5 or more ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.7% Studio / none ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

73.7% $200–$349 ◂ +73.7 pts 0.0%
14.0% $350–$549 ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Under $200 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +24.5 pts 26.1%
16.9% Under $1,000 +17.9 pts ▸ 34.8%
16.9% $1,800–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +5.3 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap steady
1.0% 22nd pct 6.3% 71st pct
Work from home in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1.7 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap steady
5.4% 32nd pct 3.8% 18th pct
PT commute in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

How people get to work

68.1% Car (driver) ◂ +0.6 pts 67.5%
3.6% Walked +3.9 pts ▸ 7.5%
4.3% Car (passenger) +1.9 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.4% Worked at home ◂ +1.7 pts 3.8%
0.0% Bicycle +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.6% 2 vehicles +0.9 pts ▸ 44.4%
32.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.6 pts 17.5%
12.5% 3 vehicles +12.9 pts ▸ 25.4%
7.3% 4 or more +2.2 pts ▸ 9.5%
1.0% No vehicle +5.3 pts ▸ 6.3%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +17.7 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap widening
37.1% 61st pct 19.5% 6th pct
Recent arrivals in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +3.8 pts higher in Coffin Bay
3.8% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.8 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap narrowing
2.8% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +9.1 pts higher in Smoky Bay gap widening
49.2% 38th pct 58.3% 66th pct
Full-time in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +2.9 pts higher in Coffin Bay gap steady
52.9% 33rd pct 50.0% 20th pct

Industries people work in

18.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +30.3 pts ▸ 48.8%
13.4% Health care & social assistance +1.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.1% Construction ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.1 pts 10.0%
8.0% Retail trade +2.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
5.8% Education & training +1.7 pts ▸ 7.5%
7.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
2.9% Mining +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.9% Manufacturing +2.1 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.0% Administrative & support +1.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.2% Professional & technical +1.6 pts ▸ 3.8%
2.5% Other services +1.2 pts ▸ 3.8%

Occupations people work in

23.6% Managers +13.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.3% Labourers +10.2 pts ▸ 22.5%
18.1% Community & personal service ◂ +4.4 pts 13.8%
9.8% Professionals +2.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +3.2 pts 8.8%
9.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.7 pts 8.8%
6.9% Sales workers +1.9 pts ▸ 8.8%
3.6% Machinery operators & drivers +2.6 pts ▸ 6.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1.1 higher in Smoky Bay
2.5 25th pct 3.6 38th pct
Types ≤15 min in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +0.4 more in Smoky Bay
2.6 25th pct 3.0 28th pct
15-min city in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +33.2 pts higher in Smoky Bay
66.0% 56th pct 99.2% 98th pct
Walk to transit in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +94.3 pts higher in Smoky Bay
0.0% 0th pct 94.3% 90th pct
Walk to school in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +48.6 pts higher in Smoky Bay
51.0% 17th pct 99.6% 85th pct
Walk to health in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +12.7 more in Smoky Bay
12.0 29th pct 24.7 64th pct
Intersections/km² in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +56 higher in Coffin Bay
94 90th pct 39 60th pct
Mean slope in Coffin Bayin Smoky Bay +1.4 pts higher in Coffin Bay
4.9% 53rd pct 3.5% 30th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Coffin Bay vs Smoky Bay [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL421007/coffin-bay/vs/UCL422047/smoky-bay