Toormina
NSW 2452 · Coffs Harbour
6,171 (2021) → 6,313 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Toormina is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2452, about 429km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $766K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is right by the coast. Toormina has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2452 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.26%), New Zealand (1.1%), Philippines (1.09%), India (0.65%), Germany (0.41%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.55%), Tagalog (0.37%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.28%), Mandarin (0.23%), Thai (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 965 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mary Help of Christians Primary School SawtellPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- Coffs Harbour Bible Church SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1021
- Toormina High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 941
- Toormina Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922
- William Bayldon Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 812
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sawtell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1003
- Coffs Harbour Learning CentreSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 841
- Boambee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 996
- Coffs Harbour Senior CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1038
- St John Paul CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1044
- Coffs Harbour Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1037
- Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1109
- Lismore Diocese Online Education CentreSecondary · Catholic · 5.7km
- Bonville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 979
- Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs HarbourPrimary · Independent · 6.4km
- St Augustine's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.5kmICSEA 1036
- Coffs Harbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 897
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
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
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Toormina
Is Toormina safe?
Toormina has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 9,836 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Toormina?
In Toormina, the median house price is $766K and the median unit price is $544K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Toormina from Sydney CBD?
Toormina is about 429.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Toormina?
Toormina has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 950 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Toormina?
Toormina has a transport score of 70/100, including 2 train stations.