Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450 · Coffs Harbour
27,089 (2021) → 27,514 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coffs Harbour is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, about 436km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $805K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Coffs Harbour has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.85%), Myanmar (1.52%), Iraq (1.37%), New Zealand (1.31%), India (1.09%)
Top languages: Punjabi (1.09%), Arabic (0.45%), Mandarin (0.39%), Spanish (0.39%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Casuarina Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1077
- St John Paul CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1046
- St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
- Allegra School Coffs HarbourSecondary · IndependentICSEA 971
- Coffs Harbour High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Narranga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
- Orara High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 889
- Coffs Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 877
- Tyalla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 863
- Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 825
- Coffs Harbour Christian Community School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent
- Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs HarbourPrimary · Independent
- Lismore Diocese Online Education CentreSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1102
- Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1003
- Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1014
- Kororo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1021
- Toormina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 944
- Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 818
- Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 923
- Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1040
- Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1009
- Karangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 947
- William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 829
- Orara Upper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 985
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Coffs Harbour
Is Coffs Harbour safe?
Coffs Harbour has a residential safety score of 10/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 19,355 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coffs Harbour?
In Coffs Harbour, the median house price is $805K and the median unit price is $585K. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Coffs Harbour from Sydney CBD?
Coffs Harbour is about 436.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour has a transport score of 71/100, including 2 train stations.