Sapphire Beach, NSW 2450 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sapphire Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2450, home to 2,660 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 441 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,660
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,056 /week
- Median personal income
- $955 /week
- Median family income
- $2,357 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $475 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,174
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Kororo Public School
- Orara High School
- Tyalla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Headland Rd At Elouera Dr
- Headland Rd After Beach Rd
- Warrawee St Before Headland Rd
- Solitary Islands Way After Split Solitary Rd
- Solitary Islands Way After Headland Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 9 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 87.6% of the 1,408 resolvable premises in Sapphire Beach. 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: 87.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
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 Sapphire Beach?
Sapphire Beach (NSW 2450) had 2,660 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Sapphire Beach?
The median advertised rent in Sapphire Beach is $475/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sapphire Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Sapphire Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kororo Public School (3.1 km), Orara High School (6.8 km), Tyalla Public School (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sapphire Beach?
Sapphire Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (87.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sapphire Beach?
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 Sapphire Beach?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sapphire Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 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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