Diamond Beach
NSW 2430 · Mid-Coast
1,012 (2021) → 1,095 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Diamond Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2430, about 240km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $778K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Diamond Beach has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.46%), New Zealand (1.48%), Brazil (0.89%), Netherlands (0.89%), USA (0.69%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.79%), Persian ED (0.79%), German (0.69%), Portuguese (0.59%), French (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 997 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hallidays Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1024
Nearby (within 10km)
- Old Bar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 970
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Beach
Is Diamond Beach safe?
Diamond Beach has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 3,261 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Diamond Beach?
In Diamond Beach, the median house price is $778K and the median unit price is $603K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Diamond Beach from Sydney CBD?
Diamond Beach is about 239.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach has a transport score of 0/100.