Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coffs Harbour is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2450, home to 27,089 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 436 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 27,089
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,231 /week
- Median personal income
- $652 /week
- Median family income
- $1,542 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $355 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Narranga Public School
- Coffs Harbour Public School
- Tyalla Public School
- Orara High School
- Coffs Harbour High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 83 bus stops
- Azalea Av Opp St Joseph's Aged Care
- Combine St Opp Gardiner Av
- St Joseph's Aged Care, Azalea Av
- Combine St At Gardiner Av
- Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 37 cafés
- 96 restaurants
- 15 pubs and bars
- 73 parks and reserves
- 25 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 13 supermarkets
- 39 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.0% of the 17,412 resolvable premises in Coffs Harbour. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,883 across postcode 2450 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,408 violent offences, 1,204 theft, 589 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour (NSW 2450) had 27,089 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Coffs Harbour?
The median advertised rent in Coffs Harbour is $355/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coffs Harbour?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Coffs Harbour covering government sectors. Nearest include: Narranga Public School (0.8 km), Coffs Harbour Public School (1.1 km), Tyalla Public School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coffs Harbour?
Across postcode 2450, 4,883 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,408), theft (1,204), other (589). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Coffs Harbour?
83 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coffs Harbour centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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