Coffs Harbour vs Korora
The verdict
Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $1.04M in Korora. Coffs Harbour rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Korora rates higher for education (54 vs 41). On the separate residential safety score, Korora rates higher (65 vs 10/100 in Coffs Harbour).
Scores
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 |
| Transport | 71 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 54 |
| Liveability | 94 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,089 | 2,740 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,231 | $1,829 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 41.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.1% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Coffs Harbour Stable · Korora Moderate Growth
Property
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $853K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $599K | $791K |
| House price YoY | 13.1% | -16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 694 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 402 | 255 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,170 | 766 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,696 | 3,394 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coffs Harbour · Korora
Transport
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 70 | 0 |
| Parks | 54 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 135 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 436.0 km | 441.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 7.9 km |
Population & growth
| Coffs Harbour | Korora | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,089 | 2,740 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,514 | 2,952 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,769 | 3,185 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 1.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coffs Harbour or Korora?
Korora has the higher residential safety score (Coffs Harbour 10/100 vs Korora 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Coffs Harbour or Korora?
Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Coffs Harbour or Korora?
Korora has a higher average school ICSEA (Coffs Harbour 958 vs Korora 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coffs Harbour or Korora?
Coffs Harbour has the higher transport score (Coffs Harbour 71/100 vs Korora 0/100).
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