Toormina, NSW 2452 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Toormina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2452, home to 6,171 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 428 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,171
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,059 /week
- Median personal income
- $590 /week
- Median family income
- $1,384 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $335 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Toormina High School
- Toormina Public School
- Sawtell Public School
- William Bayldon Public School
- Coffs Harbour Learning Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 81 bus stops
- Toormina Gardens, Toormina Rd
- Toormina Rd Opp Toormina Gardens
- Toormina Gardens
- Bangalee Cres Before Toormina Rd
- Sawtell Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 96.5% of the 3,508 resolvable premises in Toormina. 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: 96.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,014 across postcode 2452 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 375 violent offences, 161 theft, 120 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Toormina?
Toormina (NSW 2452) had 6,171 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Toormina?
The median advertised rent in Toormina is $335/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Toormina?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Toormina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Toormina High School (0.7 km), Toormina Public School (0.7 km), Sawtell Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Toormina?
Toormina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (96.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Toormina?
Across postcode 2452, 1,014 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (375), theft (161), property damage (120). 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 Toormina?
82 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Toormina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 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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