Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
Clarence Valley CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2450
Updated
Median house price
$820,000
+2.5% over the past year.
Median of 398 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Coffs Harbour at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 27.1k
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 398 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2450), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Coffs Harbour
Houses change hands at $820,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (398 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 67% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.5%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Coffs Harbour on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2450)
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What to know about Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour (2450) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $820,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Coffs Harbour has roughly 27,089 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,635 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in Coffs Harbour
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.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 57%
- Renter occupied
- 40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.31% (median rent $680/wk against a $820,000 price tag). Units yield 9.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.31%
- On the $820,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.48%
- On the $274,320 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
2,534 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,635 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Coffs Harbour
- What is the median house price in Coffs Harbour?
- The median house price in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 is $820,000 (median of 398 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Coffs Harbour?
- A useful starting point is the Coffs Harbour median house price of $820,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Coffs Harbour a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Coffs Harbour is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2450), June 2026) against the median house price of $820,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Coffs Harbour is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Clarence Valley Council area, NSW 2450.
- What is the average rent in Coffs Harbour?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $500.
- 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 Jetty, North Boambee Valley, Boambee, Korora.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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