Sawtell at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,788
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Sawtell.
The postcode for Sawtell is 2452 (NSW).
Sawtell (2452) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Sawtell has roughly 3,788 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sawtell scores 16/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sawtell's population at 3,788, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,788
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
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)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
3,788
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
257
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.
16
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sawtell.
Local schools for Sawtell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Sawtell Public School
William Bayldon Public School
Toormina Public School
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Frequently asked
About Sawtell.
- What is the Sawtell postcode?
- Sawtell is in the 2452 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Sawtell?
- Sawtell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2452, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sawtell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Sawtell?
- There are 20 schools serving Sawtell on this page, including Sawtell Public School, William Bayldon Public School, Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell.
- How walkable is Sawtell?
- Sawtell has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Sawtell?
- Sawtell is close to Bayldon, Toormina, Boambee East, Bundagen, Bonville.
- What is the population of Sawtell?
- The population of Sawtell is approximately 3,788 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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