Coomba Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Coomba Bay.
The postcode for Coomba Bay is 2428 (NSW).
Coomba Bay (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Coomba Bay has roughly 168 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coomba Bay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coomba Bay's population at 168, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
58
Family households
84%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coomba Bay.
Local schools for Coomba Bay
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Government School Catchment
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Tuncurry Public School
Coolongolook Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coomba Bay.
- What is the Coomba Bay postcode?
- Coomba Bay is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Coomba Bay?
- Coomba Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2428, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coomba Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Coomba Bay?
- There are 10 schools serving Coomba Bay on this page, including Great Lakes College Forster Campus, Tuncurry Public School, Coolongolook Public School.
- How walkable is Coomba Bay?
- Coomba Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coomba Bay?
- Coomba Bay is close to Coomba Park, Shallow Bay, Wallis Lake, Wallingat, Wallingat.
- What is the population of Coomba Bay?
- The population of Coomba Bay is approximately 168 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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