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Coffs Harbour

NSW 2450 • Rest of NSW

27,089
Population (2021)
$33,904
Median Income
46.05 km²
Area
$355/wk
Median Rent
Coastal ParadiseSea ChangeRainforest Meets BeachRegional Centre

About Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour is the major centre of the NSW mid-north coast, a coastal city of over 27,000 where beaches, rainforest, and mountains converge. The Pacific Highway bypass and regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne have improved accessibility, while the planned fast rail promises future transformation. The climate is near-perfect subtropical, and the beaches are genuinely excellent.

Park Beach Plaza and the CBD provide solid shopping, while the dining scene has matured significantly with quality restaurants and cafes. The Big Banana is kitsch but beloved, and the harbour precinct offers waterfront dining and dolphin-watching. Coffs attracts sea-changers, retirees, and increasingly remote workers who've discovered its lifestyle advantages. It's big enough to have everything you need, small enough to feel like a community.

Coffs Harbour falls under postcode 2450 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2450
Urban Area
Coffs Harbour
LGA / Council
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.31°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
46.05 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    195 Harbour Drive Road Coffs Harbour 2450 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Coffs Harbour, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ferguson's Cottage
1 Breakwater Road Coffs Harbour • SHR #01802
Coffs Harbour Jetty
Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour • SHR #02040

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Coffs Harbour by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Coffs Harbour Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Coffs Harbour" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$355
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.1%

496 state housing + 261 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
25,752
Census 2021
27,089
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,808
Income 2021
$33,904
▲ 17.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 20,337
Born Overseas 4,764

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 773
  • 2. Myanmar 412
  • 3. Iraq 372
  • 4. New Zealand 356
  • 5. India 296
  • 6. Philippines 185
  • 7. Malaysia 147
  • 8. South Africa 124
  • 9. Germany 119
  • 10. Thailand 103

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 10,598
Australian 9,692
Irish 3,040
Scottish 2,660
Australian Aboriginal 1,725
German 1,018
Italian 618
Dutch 395
Indian 316
Chinese 280

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

16,582
Both parents born in Australia
5,733
Both parents born overseas
2,711
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.3%
No Religion
39.2%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
1.1%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,356 (5.0%)
5-14 years
3,193 (11.8%)
15-19 years
1,630 (6.0%)
20-24 years
1,496 (5.5%)
25-34 years
3,229 (11.9%)
35-44 years
3,212 (11.9%)
45-54 years
3,186 (11.8%)
55-64 years
3,444 (12.7%)
65-74 years
3,268 (12.1%)
75-84 years
2,125 (7.8%)
85+ years
947 (3.5%)

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