Toormina at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
6,171
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Toormina.
The postcode for Toormina is 2452 (NSW).
Toormina (2452) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Toormina has roughly 6,171 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Toormina scores 22/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toormina's population at 6,171, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,171
Median age
45
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
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)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
6,171
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
698
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.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Toormina.
Local schools for Toormina
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Government School Catchment
Toormina High School
Toormina Public School
Coffs Harbour Learning Centre
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Frequently asked
About Toormina.
- What is the Toormina postcode?
- Toormina is in the 2452 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Toormina?
- Toormina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2452, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Toormina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Toormina?
- There are 20 schools serving Toormina on this page, including Toormina High School, Toormina Public School, Mary Help of Christians Primary School Sawtell.
- How walkable is Toormina?
- Toormina has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Toormina?
- Toormina is close to Boambee East, Boambee, Bayldon, Sawtell, Bonville.
- What is the population of Toormina?
- The population of Toormina is approximately 6,171 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
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