Sapphire Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,660
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Sapphire Beach.
The postcode for Sapphire Beach is 2450 (NSW).
Sapphire Beach (2450) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Sapphire Beach has roughly 2,660 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Sapphire Beach 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sapphire Beach's population at 2,660, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,660
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
2,660
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
198
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
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sapphire Beach.
Local schools for Sapphire Beach
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Government School Catchment
Kororo Public School
Orara High School
Tyalla Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sapphire Beach.
- What is the Sapphire Beach postcode?
- Sapphire Beach is in the 2450 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Sapphire Beach?
- Sapphire Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2450, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sapphire Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Sapphire Beach?
- There are 12 schools serving Sapphire Beach on this page, including Kororo Public School, Orara High School, Tyalla Public School.
- How walkable is Sapphire Beach?
- Sapphire Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Sapphire Beach?
- Sapphire Beach is close to Korora, Moonee Beach, Coffs Harbour Plaza, Emerald Beach, Coffs Harbour Jetty.
- What is the population of Sapphire Beach?
- The population of Sapphire Beach is approximately 2,660 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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