Coffs Harbour vs North Boambee Valley
The verdict
Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $969K in North Boambee Valley. Coffs Harbour rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Coffs Harbour is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Boambee Valley rates higher (68 vs 10/100 in Coffs Harbour).
Scores
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 |
| Transport | 71 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 40 |
| Liveability | 94 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,089 | 2,318 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,231 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.1% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Coffs Harbour Stable · North Boambee Valley Stable
Property
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $853K | $969K |
| Median unit price | $599K | $545K |
| House price YoY | 13.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 10 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 694 | 173 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 402 | 216 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,170 | 475 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,696 | 5,565 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 14 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coffs Harbour · North Boambee Valley
Transport
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 54 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 135 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 436.0 km | 433.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Coffs Harbour | North Boambee Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 27,089 | 2,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,514 | 2,354 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,769 | 2,462 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coffs Harbour or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley has the higher residential safety score (Coffs Harbour 10/100 vs North Boambee Valley 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Coffs Harbour or North Boambee Valley?
Coffs Harbour is more affordable, with a median house price of $853K versus $969K.
Which has better schools, Coffs Harbour or North Boambee Valley?
North Boambee Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Coffs Harbour 958 vs North Boambee Valley 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coffs Harbour or North Boambee Valley?
Coffs Harbour has the higher transport score (Coffs Harbour 71/100 vs North Boambee Valley 0/100).
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