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Emerald Beach

NSW 2456 • Rest of NSW

2,677
Population (2021)
$42,172
Median Income
15.04 km²
Area
1m
Elevation

About Emerald Beach

Emerald Beach is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Coffs Harbour (City) area. With a population of 2,677 and a median income of $42,172, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 15.04 km² at an elevation of 1m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Emerald Beach provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Emerald Beach falls under postcode 2456 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2456
Urban Area
Coffs Harbour
LGA
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.18°, 153.19°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
15.04 km²
Elevation
1m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Emerald Beach, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Lord Howe Island Group
South Pacific Ocean NE of NSW, Lord Howe Island • SHR #00970

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$463
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,234
Census 2021
2,677
▲ 19.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,696
Income 2021
$42,172
▲ 25.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,189
Born Overseas 378

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 87
  • 2. New Zealand 64
  • 3. United States 30
  • 4. Scotland 19
  • 5. South Africa 18
  • 6. Germany 16
  • 7. Philippines 13
  • 8. Canada 11
  • 9. Italy 9
  • 10. Malaysia 9
  • 11. France 8
  • 12. India 8
  • 13. China 7
  • 14. Wales 6
  • 15. Ireland 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,227
Australian 1,024
Scottish 364
Irish 354
German 138
Australian Aboriginal 133
Italian 52
Dutch 48
Chinese 39
French 33

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,718
Both parents born in Australia
467
Both parents born overseas
370
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.9%
Christianity
39.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
173 (6.5%)
5-14 years
415 (15.5%)
15-19 years
145 (5.4%)
20-24 years
95 (3.5%)
25-34 years
274 (10.2%)
35-44 years
379 (14.2%)
45-54 years
370 (13.8%)
55-64 years
364 (13.6%)
65-74 years
310 (11.6%)
75-84 years
121 (4.5%)
85+ years
28 (1.0%)

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