Area profile · Rest of NSW
Coffs Harbour - North has an estimated 19,026 residents, up 5.1% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Coffs Harbour - North.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Order a reportDraw your own catchment
You are viewing the free Snapshot. Dashboard puts rankings, rents, projects and services on one screen, and Full adds every chapter with charts and maps. Dashboard and Full are included with AreaSearch Operator and Pro, or unlocked by the area's Area Expert. You need to log in to open them.
Free with an AreaSearch account. Pro is not needed.Free. Built in your browser.
01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Positioned 312 kilometres south from Brisbane CBD, the Coffs Harbour - North Statistical Area (Lv2) represents a picturesque coastal enclave renowned for its pristine beaches, crystalline waters, subtropical rainforests, and mild climate. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the region's population has expanded to around 19,026 as of August 2026, marking an increase of 927 people (5.1%) since the 2021 Census reported a base of 18,099 people. This moderate pace of demographic expansion is informed by an official ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 18,960 established as of June 2025, alongside 657 Validated New Addresses confirmed following the census benchmark date. Complemented by scenic national parks, marine sanctuaries, a vibrant arts community, and diverse cultural heritage, the district pairs natural appeal with notably elevated residential sales volumes relative to its population size.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 14,968 in 2001 and 18,960 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 19,026 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 12.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.4%.
Coffs Harbour - North ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 78th for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Coffs Harbour - North is $586 a week, up 4.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.0%.
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $418 in 2017, $657 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $302 in 2017, $480 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22 Abel Tasman Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $685,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 16 Frederick Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $375,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/4 Shephards Lane, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $695,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 83/2 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $615,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 7/29 Boultwood Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $495,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 20/11 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $291,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 21/11 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $285,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/102 West Argyll Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $630,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 2/107 Argyll Street, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $550,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 54 Gallipoli Road, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 | $855,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 47 residential sales recorded since 21 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 47, houses and units together, was $715,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $586 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $878k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $615k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $715,000 | Median of the 47 most recent residential sales, settled 21 Aug 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $657 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +4.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $480 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +8.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.2% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Coffs Harbour | $614 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Coffs Harbour, over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Coffs Harbour - Grafton | $583 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Coffs Harbour - Grafton, over 12 months | +4.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
See the development applications we track, then draw your own catchment and map retailers, health, schools and more.
Status of the 151 tracked applications: 48 approved, 38 under assessment, 65 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
Add retailers, health, schools and development applications around Coffs Harbour - North, then export the list.
The map builder can plot
AreaSearch tracks 5 projects in Coffs Harbour - North (2 under construction) and 44 more in the surrounding area.
Luxury retirement living and residential aged care village at Park Beach, Coffs Harbour.
A $2.27 billion, 14-kilometre four-lane divided bypass of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, jointly funded by the Australian Government…
A proposed $600 million feature film production and post-production complex on the 46-hectare Pacific Bay Resort at Coffs Harbour, backed…
NSW Government and Property and Development NSW proposal to revitalise the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore as a mixed-use coastal precinct…
A State Significant Development featuring two seven-storey buildings with 80 apartments (31 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom, and 13…
Elements at Coffs is a quality residential land release estate located just off Stadium Drive on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway in…
A $29 million capital investment to modernise facilities and expand vocational training capacity at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.
State Significant Development (SSD-83294209) by Homes NSW for a four to five-storey residential flat building containing 60 high-quality…
A 13-storey mixed-use development featuring 95 apartments and ground-floor retail spaces.
A 35-apartment high-end development featuring luxury finishes, state-of-the-art appliances, and lush communal courtyard.
A long-term residential release area featuring The Lakes Estate and surrounding developments, with infrastructure supporting up to 361…
Stage 2 redevelopment including new emergency department, intensive care unit, coronary care unit, medical imaging, pathology, pharmacy…
Images marked AI impression are illustrative only and not photographs of the project; follow the project links for actual imagery. Original imagery? Contact us.
Estimated completion year of the 20 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 7, 2027 6, 2028 1, 2029 0, 2030 3, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 13 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 151 substantial development applications lodged in and around Coffs Harbour - North over the past 5 years, 103 in the last 12 months; 38 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 8, 2023 10, 2024 19, 2025 13, 2026 (to Oct) 100.
Key application 41 York Street, Coffs Harbour Aged Care | $28m | 57 dwellings | 10 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 151 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 103 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 44th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 62 | ABS building approvals | 66th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 48 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 38 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 include: The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living (Construction); Coffs Harbour Bypass (Construction); Ocean Parade Apartments (Under Assessment); Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct Revitalisation (Under Assessment); and Coffs Harbour Affordable Housing (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Health & Medical, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 22nd percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Coffs Harbour - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 area has seen 86 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Coffs Harbour - North SA2's current population of 19,026 has been supported by 62 approvals on average over recent years.
The Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has seen 3.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 470 people in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
The long-run outlook for development is part of AreaSearch Operator and Pro. Log in to see the forecast detail in Full.
Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Coffs Harbour - North SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 62, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has grown by approximately 658 people, while 308 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Coffs Harbour - North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,026 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 741 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 18,099 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 927 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 25.67 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 was estimated to be approximately 19,026 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,960 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The coffs harbour - north sa2 has added approximately 927 people and shown a 5.12% increase from the 18,099 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is estimated at 741 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (82.4%), Natural increase (17.6%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 82.4% of overall population gains.
Coffs Harbour - North's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 24.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 at 42 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 42 years as at August 2026, Coffs Harbour - North is comparable to the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) yet 4 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 12.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 11.0% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.2% of the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.9% of the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 82% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,717 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 20th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $64,342 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,257 | 2021 Census, weekly | 17th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $655 | 2021 Census, weekly | 20th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 11.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,556 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 32.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is approximately $55,017. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,717.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is approximately $68,447. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $64,342.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is approximately $55,017 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,717 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is approximately $68,447 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,342 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Coffs Harbour - North SA2's households (~28.4% / 2,030 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.4% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $1,257/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $1,556/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $655/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $51,717 while the average income stands at $64,342. This contrasts to Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $55,733 and an average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $55,017 (median) and $68,447 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $4,400 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The coffs harbour - north sa2's disposable income is $4,400 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Coffs Harbour - North shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 53.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,883 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 18,387 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,306 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has approximately 7,883 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 stands at 5.1%, which is 1.0 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (20.9% of employment), retail trade (12.1%), and accommodation & food (11.0%). Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is 53.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The coffs harbour - north sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 20.9% of the local workforce compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
The long-run outlook for employment is part of AreaSearch Operator and Pro. Log in to see the forecast detail in Full.
The coffs harbour - north sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 7.7% growth, ranking 9th out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Coffs Harbour - North: university qualifications 18.4%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 945.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.1% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 18.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.9% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 41.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
18.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
41.3% of people aged 15 and over in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The coffs harbour - north sa2 ranks in the 29th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 are: Certificate (28.9%), Bachelor Degree (13.1%), Advanced Diploma (11.3%).
29.2% of the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.1% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 3.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is 945, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,832 students.
The coffs harbour - north sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Coffs Harbour - North features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 31.9% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 21.9% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.5% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.7% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,154 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,520 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 64.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 had 7,154 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.1% to an estimated 7,520 households today.
The average household size in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 64.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (31.9%), group households (4.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,579 family households, couples with children account for 21.9% of all households, couples without children at home 26.5%, and single parent families 14.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 40.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 36.5% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 31.9% of all households in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.1% of households, above the Regional NSW average of 3.3%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Coffs Harbour - North records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 17.4% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 88.3% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 86.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 82.6% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
Coffs Harbour - North was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 86.4% of its population being citizens, 82.6% born in Australia, and 88.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Coffs Harbour - North was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.5% of people in Coffs Harbour - North. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 3.1% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Coffs Harbour - North are English, comprising 30.3% of the population, Australian, comprising 27.7% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.2% of Coffs Harbour - North (vs 4.6% across Regional NSW), New Zealand at 0.6% (vs 0.4%) and Welsh at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
17.4% of the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
11.7% of the population in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
5.2% of the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
86.4% of the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Coffs Harbour - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 37.2% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 35.3% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 65.9% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.4% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 16.9% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $355 | 2021 Census, weekly | 45th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 28.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, 35.3% of homes are owned outright, 27.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 37.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 65.9% of dwellings in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 are houses.
In the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, 14.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 16.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 stands at 35.3%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $1,733, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is $1,047, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 31.8% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 28.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 31.8% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 28.2% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 consists of 65.9% detached houses, 16.9% semi-detached dwellings, 14.9% apartments, and 2.3% other dwelling types.
Housing in Coffs Harbour - North consumes approximately 19.2% of median household income ($5,443 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Coffs Harbour - North show attached dwellings contributing 55% of approvals compared to 34% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 45% of applications versus 66% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Coffs Harbour - North is lower than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 26th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 62.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 72.1% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
Around 49.6% of people in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, 7.6% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
7.7% of people in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.4% of the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.9% of people in the Coffs Harbour - North SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Coffs Harbour - North SA2, 49.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 54 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 54th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 187 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,806 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 102 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 87 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 10.2% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 187 public transport stops within the Coffs Harbour - North SA2.
The Coffs Harbour - North SA2 has 1,806 weekly trips across 87 routes, averaging 258 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 165 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 560 m away and the nearest school 1.0 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 187 stops nearby, 1,806 weekly trips, access rating 54 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 78th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 560 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 181 places in Coffs Harbour - North, about 5.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
Short silent previews of sample pages. Sector reports are ordered for a catchment you draw, not for the suburb as a whole.
05Reports and tools
Order a report and find more tools.
An area report on Coffs Harbour - North is built to order and emailed to you.
Ordered reports
More sectors are coming soon for suburbs and areas. The order window shows the estimate before you place the order.
Order a reportShort silent previews of sample pages. Base and Child Care can be ordered for Coffs Harbour - North.
06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Coffs Harbour - North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Coffs Harbour - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22nd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Coffs Harbour - North's established property market has recorded 481 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 96% residential, 2% commercial and 2% vacant land transactions.
Coffs Harbour - North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Coffs Harbour - North's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income figures position the area below 82% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
Coffs Harbour - North shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
Education in Coffs Harbour - North: university qualifications 18.4%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 945.
Coffs Harbour - North features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
In terms of cultural diversity, Coffs Harbour - North records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Coffs Harbour - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Coffs Harbour - North is lower than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Coffs Harbour - North has an estimated 19,026 residents, up 5.1% since the 2021 Census, with 5 projects tracked in Coffs Harbour - North.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Coffs Harbour - North.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (104021084). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Coffs Harbour - North from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Coffs Harbour - North with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.