Baird Bay
SABaird Bay is a growing suburb in SA with 5 residents.
- SAL code
- 40059
- SA2
- 406011134
- Population
- 5
- LGA
- Streaky Bay
Baird Bay, SA had 5 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 70. The median household income is $450 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?5
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.1%
3yr: +2.7% · 10yr: +5.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$450/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
70
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?11.9%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?2
Streaky Bay · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for SA
Safety & Crime
2021 Q3Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — West Coast (SA) (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Baird Bay suburb alone is ~5 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,437 to 3,895 over 24 years, averaging 0.5% per year.
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 70 (older), largest age group 65-74 (100%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
70
Avg household size
1
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Bushfire
Source: SA DHUD Bushfire Protection Areas
As of May 2026
Flood
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped hazard polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 73.3% | 14.15 km² |
| RURAL | RuralRural | 26.1% | 5.04 km² |
| RURAL_SHACK_SETTLEMENT | Rural Shack SettlementRural | 0.4% | 0.08 km² |
| COASTAL_WATERS_AND_OFFSHORE_ISLANDS | Coastal Waters and Offshore IslandsWaterway | 0.2% | 0.04 km² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.