Coffs Harbour at a glance
Population
27.1k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Coffs Harbour.
The postcode for Coffs Harbour is 2450 (NSW).
Coffs Harbour (2450) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Coffs Harbour has roughly 27,089 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coffs Harbour's population at 27,089, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27,089
Median age
43
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$355/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
27,089
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5,243
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Coffs Harbour.
Local schools for Coffs Harbour
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Government School Catchment
Narranga Public School
Coffs Harbour Public School
Tyalla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Coffs Harbour.
- What is the Coffs Harbour postcode?
- Coffs Harbour is in the 2450 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Coffs Harbour?
- Coffs Harbour is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2450, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coffs Harbour?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $355.
- What schools are in Coffs Harbour?
- There are 20 schools serving Coffs Harbour on this page, including St Augustine's Primary School, Allegra School Coffs Harbour, Narranga Public School.
- What suburbs are near Coffs Harbour?
- Coffs Harbour is close to Coffs Harbour Dc, Coffs Harbour Plaza, Coffs Harbour Jetty, North Boambee Valley, Boambee.
- What is the population of Coffs Harbour?
- The population of Coffs Harbour is approximately 27,089 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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