Corindi Beach
NSW 2456 • Rest of NSW
About Corindi Beach
Corindi Beach is a small coastal village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located 33 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour and 50 kilometres south of Grafton within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area. The village sits at the mouth of the Corindi River on the Tasman Sea coast, historically known as Pipeclay Beach until renamed in 1954. At the 2021 census, Corindi Beach had a population of 1,802 people, with a significant Indigenous community — around 161 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. The Pacific Highway runs just west of the village, connecting it to larger coastal centres.
Corindi Beach offers an affordable, relaxed coastal lifestyle with a strong community feel and direct beach access. The village has a small shopping strip, a primary school, a caravan park, and access to surf beaches and the Corindi River, which is popular for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The area has a notable Sikh community as reflected in census data, contributing to its multicultural character. Coffs Harbour provides the nearest major services including hospital, major shopping, and the airport, making it a convenient base for regional commuters and retirees seeking coastal living at lower prices.
Corindi Beach falls under postcode 2456 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways Route 641/643 — Coffs Harbour CBD ~50 min
- NSW TrainLink coach — Grafton / Sydney / Brisbane ~30 min drive to Coffs Harbour
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Coffs Harbour Airport offers regular flights to Sydney (~1 hr flight); Coffs Harbour is the main service hub
Small village with beach, river, and some local shops accessible on foot, but car required for most services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Corindi Public School ICSEA 9386649 2734 Coral St
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Mullaway Public School ICSEA 10336654 0377 15 Whitton Place
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Sandy Beach Public School ICSEA 9736656 1777 19 SAYE CLOSE
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Queen Street
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Woolgoolga High School ICSEA 969Centenary Drive
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Woolgoolga Public School ICSEA 9656654 1305 Scarborough 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 Corindi Beach by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Corindi Beach Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Corindi Beach" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 36
- 2. New Zealand 31
- 3. India 18
- 4. South Korea 15
- 5. Malaysia 15
- 6. Taiwan 15
- 7. Philippines 9
- 8. Indonesia 8
- 9. Thailand 7
- 10. Germany 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)