Coomba Bay
NSW 2428 • New South Wales
About Coomba Bay
Coomba Bay is a small waterfront locality on the southern shores of Wallis Lake, within the MidCoast Council area of New South Wales, approximately 300 kilometres north of Sydney. The locality had a population of 168 at the 2021 census and is part of the broader Forster–Tuncurry region, one of NSW's most popular coastal destinations. Nestled between the lake and surrounding bushland, Coomba Bay has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere that attracts retirees and holiday-home owners seeking waterfront tranquillity. The area is accessed via The Lakes Way, a scenic route connecting the Great Lakes communities.
The calm waters of Wallis Lake make Coomba Bay a favourite for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming, with easy access to both lake and ocean beaches nearby. The nearby towns of Forster and Tuncurry provide supermarkets, medical facilities, and restaurants approximately 25 kilometres away. The Great Lakes region's natural beauty — including national parks, estuary systems, and pristine beaches — makes Coomba Bay especially popular with nature lovers, holidaymakers, and those seeking a permanent sea-change lifestyle.
Coomba Bay falls under postcode 2428 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Myall Lakes electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busways North West — Forster / Taree Limited services; approx. 30–40 min to Forster
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Isolated coastal locality; car is essential. Forster/Tuncurry is the nearest service centre (~25 km north via The Lakes Way).
Small lakeside hamlet with no public transport; residents depend entirely on private vehicles or boats.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Pacific Palms Public School ICSEA 10076554 0249 91 Boomerang Dr
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Forster Public School ICSEA 9346555 6766 102 Head St
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Great Lakes College Forster Campus ICSEA 936Cape Hawke Drive
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41 Lake Street Forst
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Northern Parkway
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Northern Parkway
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Tuncurry Public School ICSEA 9306554 6463 22 Tuncurry St
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 Coomba Bay by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Coomba Bay Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Coomba Bay" under Suburb