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Coffs Harbour

NSW 2450 · Coffs Harbour

27,089 (2021) → 27,514 est. (2025) · Stable

70
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

27,089
Population
$853K
Median house (2026)
10
Safety score
71
Transport score

Coffs Harbour is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, about 436km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $853K 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.

436.0 km
To Sydney CBD
3.0 km
To coast
$680/wk
Median rent (house)
3.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

27,089
Population
43
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,231
vs NSW median-33.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,175/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2450 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher26.7%
Born in Australia75.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse6,369 / 2,201 / 1,868

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

$853K+13.1%
Median house (2026)
$599K+11.3%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)4.1%
Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

10
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

188
Break & enter dwelling694/100k
100
Steal from dwelling369/100k
109
Motor vehicle theft402/100k
317
Domestic assault1,170/100k
29
Robbery107/100k
302
Non-domestic assault1,115/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 3,981 (all categories, latest year)14,696 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 March 2026

Schools

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

26
Within 10km14 in suburb
6
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
5
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 963 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Casuarina Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1072
  • St John Paul CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1044
  • Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1038
  • St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
  • Allegra School Coffs HarbourSecondary · IndependentICSEA 984
  • Coffs Harbour High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 957
  • Narranga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
  • Coffs Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 897
  • Orara High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 896
  • Tyalla Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 872
  • Maam Giingana GumbaynggirrCombined · IndependentICSEA 798
  • Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs HarbourPrimary · Independent
  • Lismore Diocese Online Education CentreSecondary · Catholic
  • Coffs Harbour Christian Community School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1109
  • Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 996
  • Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1021
  • Kororo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1019
  • Toormina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 941
  • Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 841
  • Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 922
  • Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1052
  • Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1003
  • Karangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 957
  • William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 812
  • Orara Upper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

71
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency1/hr
Nearest train stationCoffs Harbour (3.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate6.4% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
21.8%
Retail Trade
11.5%
Accommodation & Food Services
10.3%
Construction
7.8%
Education & Training
7.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

27.0°C
Summer max
19.0°C
Winter max
1,700mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

88 in suburbSupermarkets
7070 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5454 in suburbParks
3030 in suburbPlaygrounds
135135 in suburbPools
1412 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
1010 in suburbGPs
1310 in suburbPharmacies
43 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
123123 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

27Public toilets
9Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachNorth Wall Beach (3.0 km)
Nearest hospitalCoffs Harbour Health Campus (2.5 km)
Nearest vet2.2 km
Nearest airportCoffs Harbour (2.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

27

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

14
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
123
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

18

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

54
Parks
0
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

45

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

7
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
7
Clubs RSL/Leagues
67
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.52

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

56

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

15
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services23
Exceeding NQS or above7 of 23 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.85

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

17
Services
8
Aged care homes
676
Residential places
9
Home care providers
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (5 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian4 in suburb
Total within 3km5
In this suburb4

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.39%
Projected population 204128,769
Projected households 204111,177

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Coffs Harbour

North Boambee Valley$1.11M0transportKorora$1.00M0transportBoambee East$840K46transportToormina$865K70transportBoambee$1.17M35transportSawtell$1.12M54transport

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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 14,696 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Coffs Harbour?

In Coffs Harbour, the median house price is $853K and the median unit price is $599K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

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 958 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.