Safety Beach

NSW 2456 · Coffs Harbour

1,103 (2021) → 1,162 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)

Overall score

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

1,103

Population

$1.08M

Median house (2026)Low sales volume

Safety score

Transport score

Safety Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2456, about 460km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Safety Beach has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

460.2 km

To Sydney CBD

590 m

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

24.5 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,103

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Coffs Harbour LGA population (est. 2025)81,408

Median household income (weekly)$1,837

vs NSW median-0.7%

Median taxable income (individual)$47,626/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -20%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2456 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher41.3%

Born in Australia83.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse391 / 3 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.81%), India (2.54%), New Zealand (2.18%), Scotland (0.82%), Germany (0.45%)

Top languages: Punjabi (4.71%), Mandarin (0.91%), German (0.73%), French (0.63%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.08M

Median house (2026)Low volume: 13 sales in 12 months

Data not available

Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $540 wk

Rental yield (house)3.4%

Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling181/100k

Steal from dwelling0/100k

Motor vehicle theft181/100k

Domestic assault0/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault0/100k

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: 18 (all categories, latest year)1,632 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

Limited school choices

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

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Woolgoolga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 969
Mullaway Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1033
Woolgoolga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 965
St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1071
Sandy Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 973
Corindi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 938

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationCoffs Harbour (24.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

14.9%

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

14.5%

Construction

10.7%

Education & Training

9.4%

Accommodation & Food Services

8.6%

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.

30 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

50 in suburbParks

1Playgrounds

8Pools

10 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

44 in suburbGPs

22 in suburbPharmacies

20 in suburbChildcare

10 in suburbLibraries

8Sports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

5Public toilets

2Hairdressers

Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachDarkum Beach (730 m)

Nearest hospitalCoffs Harbour Health Campus (26.9 km)

Nearest vet13.2 km

Nearest airportCoffs Harbour (26.4 km)

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

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

A few good options

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

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.91

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Aged Care

Services

Aged care homes

Residential places

Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

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

Christian3 in suburb

Muslim1 in suburb

Sikh4 in suburb

Total within 3km8

In this suburb8

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

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.31%

Projected population 20411,232

Projected households 2041445

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Coffs Harbour

Mullaway$1.03M0transport Arrawarra Headland$1.46M0transport Woolgoolga$1.07M0transport Arrawarra$2.36M0transport Sandy Beach$897K0transport Corindi Beach$950K0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Safety Beach

Is Safety Beach safe?

Safety Beach has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 1,632 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Safety Beach?

In Safety Beach, the median house price is $1.08M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Safety Beach from Sydney CBD?

Safety Beach is about 460.2 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Safety Beach?

Safety Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Safety Beach?

Safety Beach has a transport score of 0/100.