Safety Beach
NSW 2456 • Rest of NSW
About Safety Beach
Safety Beach is a small coastal locality in the City of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, approximately 20 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. With a population of around 1,100 residents, it is a quiet beachside community known for its long sandy beach near the mouth of Darkum Creek. The suburb sits along the Pacific Highway corridor between Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour.
The beach at Safety Beach is unpatrolled and dogs are allowed on lead, making it popular with locals seeking a quieter alternative to busier coastal spots. The area has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere with primarily residential properties surrounded by coastal bushland. Residents typically travel to nearby Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour for shopping, dining, and services. The suburb appeals to retirees, young families, and those seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle.
Safety 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
Bus Services
- Busways 360 — Coffs Harbour (via Pacific Hwy) 25-30 min
- Busways 360 — Woolgoolga 10 min
Commute to Coffs Harbour
🛣️ No train station in the suburb. Coffs Harbour railway station is 20 km south on the North Coast line.
Very limited local amenities. Car required for most shopping and services. Beach is accessible on foot from residential areas.
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
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Safety Beach, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Safety Beach by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Safety Beach Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Safety Beach" under Suburb
Housing 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 42
- 2. India 28
- 3. New Zealand 24
- 4. Scotland 9
- 5. Germany 5
- 6. Malaysia 5
- 7. Papua New Guinea 4
- 8. Thailand 4
- 9. Canada 3
- 10. China 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)