NSW · Coffs Harbour Council
Coramba, 2450
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Coramba offers a slower smaller community life in Coffs Harbour, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 817
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 311
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 60.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 433
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 108
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 40
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 132.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order390
- Breach Bail Conditions817
- Domestic Violence Related Assault416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment572
- Malicious Damage To Property460
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 912
- Coramba Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
65 public transport stops in this suburb
- 279 East Bank Rd
- 534 East Bank Rd
- 835 East Bank Rd
- Coramba Public School, Keevers Cl
- Coramba Rd Opp East Bank Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Exercise caution. Check signage. Pavement Stabilisation & Bitumen works - Martin St & Gale St, Coramba from 06.07.2026 to 17.07.2026, weather permitting. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Hours of work Mon to Fri - 7am to 6pm and Saturday (11.07.26) 8am to 1pm.Martin Street05 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Exercise caution. Check signage. Pavement Stabilisation & Bitumen works - Martin St & Gale St, Coramba from 06.07.2026 to 17.07.2026, weather permitting. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists. Hours of work Mon to Fri - 7am to 6pm and Saturday (11.07.26) 8am to 1pm.Gale Street05 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
59 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation531 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool49 KINGS RIDGE FOREST ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home59 EAST BANK FOREST ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool34 Enmore Crescent Kings ForestDetermined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1492B CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
February 2026
- Home business; Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1478 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation531 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Subdivision218 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1199 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1434 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1480 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1434 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Environmental facility; Other Infrastructure; Infrastructurelot7013/-/dp1055606Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool282 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)2 East Bank Road, Coramba NSW 2450Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure863-863 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure2 DUNCANS BRIDGE ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 THROWER AVENUE CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 THROWER AVENUE CORAMBA 2450Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation15 DORRIGO STREET CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1240 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation480 ORARA WAY CORAMBA 2450Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure144 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation345 ORARA WAY CORAMBA 2450Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 GALE STREET CORAMBA 2450Determined
January 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1240 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
2023· 8 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure390B EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
June 2023
- Shed1480 CORAMBA ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
March 2023
- Shed99 THORNTON ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces273 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing30 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces2 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Waste and resource management facilities; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees43 GALE STREET CORAMBA 2450Determined
January 2023
- Dwelling335 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Withdrawn
2022· 6 proposals
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing378 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling163 ORARA WAY CORAMBA 2450Determined
May 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces26A DANIELS ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
April 2022
- Home business95 PRIORS ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
March 2022
- Shed163 ORARA WAY CORAMBA 2450Determined
February 2022
- Shed54 EAST BANK ROAD CORAMBA 2450Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- CWA Community ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3742nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1184th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #177 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #415 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime390
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime817
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime572
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime460
- 279 East Bank Rdtransport
- 534 East Bank Rdtransport
- 835 East Bank Rdtransport
- Coramba Public School, Keevers Cltransport
- Coramba Rd Opp East Bank Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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