town, the Coffin Bay Shack Site and the Coffin Bay National Park. The Nauo people occupied the area prior to European settlement in the 1830s. The historic former Coffin Bay Whaling Site at Point Sir Isaac lies within the locality and is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. Population In the 2016 Census, there were 611 people in Coffin Bay. 81.0% of people were born in Australia and 93.8% of people spoke only English at home. The most common response for religion was No Religion at 44.3%. See also Coffin Bay National Park Kellidie Bay Conservation Park Mount Dutton Bay Conservation Park References External links Coffin Bay – SMH Travel Coffin Bay Tourism Association CoffinBay.net Coastal towns in South Australia Eyre Peninsula Bays of South Australia