Coffin Bay, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Coffin Bay, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
| Locality | Coffin Bay |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Lower Eyre Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.58029 |
| Longitude | 135.32018 |
| Population | 590 |
| Density | 1.6 /km² |
| Area | 358.4 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 5607 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 302 km west |
Coffin Bay is a locality in the Lower Eyre Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 590. The locality covers an area of 358.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 302 km west of Adelaide. Coffin Bay is located at 34.5803°S, 135.3202°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5607. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Coffin Bay breathes the crisp, salt-laden air of South Australia's western coast, a place where the land surrenders gently to a vast, blue expanse. It lies 298.8 km west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 281°T), and is situated 44.8 km south-west of Cummins. The coastline here is a masterpiece of inlets and peninsulas, a labyrinth of sheltered bays and windswept headlands where white sand meets the insistent caress of the Southern Ocean. The light, especially as it mellows towards dusk, seems to bleed a soft, golden hue across the rippling water and the low, scrub-covered hills, painting the landscape with an ephemeral beauty. The very texture of the air feels different here, a subtle coolness that carries the scent of brine and the distant cry of seabirds, a constant reminder of the sea's pervasive presence.
The history of Coffin Bay is intimately bound to the bounty of its waters, a story whispered on the breeze of oyster farming and the enduring spirit of those who have made their livelihood from its rich marine environment. For generations, the sheltered waters have nurtured plump, succulent oysters, a delicacy that has become synonymous with Coffin Bay's identity and a cornerstone of its economy, drawing travellers from across the globe. Beyond the celebrated oyster beds, the surrounding landscape offers glimpses into a pastoral past, with hardy sheep grazing on the coastal scrubland, a testament to the resilience of farming in this challenging yet rewarding terrain. The unhurried pace of life in Coffin Bay, a rhythm set by the tides and the seasons, invites a deeper connection to the land and the sea, fostering a character of quiet self-reliance and a profound appreciation for the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coffin Bay, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Coffin Bay, in the Lower Eyre Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Coffin Bay includes the postcode (5607), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Lower Eyre Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Coffin Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |