NSW · Coffs Harbour Council
Corindi Beach, 2456
Current weather
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77% humidity · 15.3 km/h wind · 21.6° / 14.7° today · 0.4 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Corindi Beach is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,802
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,550
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 706
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 58.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 51 / 7 / 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)
- $545
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $665
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 124
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)
- 123
- Against the person
- 33
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order88
- Breach Bail Conditions76
- Domestic Violence Related Assault88
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment113
- Malicious Damage To Property102
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
- 938
- Corindi 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
70 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eggins Dr Opp Beach Rd
- Matthews Pde Opp O Brien Pl
- Pacific St Opp Damien St
- Pacific St Opp Ocean St
- Pacific St Opp Simon St
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
152 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure23 BURNS CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83B PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 SIMON STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 JABIRU WAY CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport41 SIMON STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)40 RED ROCK ROAD CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 GOLDEN PENDA DRIVE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation63 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Under Assessment
2025· 29 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting DevelopmentTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure125 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)123 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 ROYAL CLOSE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 SIMON STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 ANDREW CLOSE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationTASMAN STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 MACDOUGALL STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTASMAN STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming poolTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 TASMAN STREET, CORINDI BEACH 3/-/1296641Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision87 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTASMAN STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool3115 SOLITARY ISLANDS WAY CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool89 MATTHEWS PARADE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Subdivision99 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development4 NILAND STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 ANDREW CLOSE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 TASMAN STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 PIPECLAY CLOSE CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Subdivision33 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 THORNBILL CRESCENT CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83B PACIFIC STREET CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 RED ROCK ROAD CORINDI BEACH 2456Determined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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
- Gym equipmentPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Live Happy PharmacyPacific Streetpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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)
- 3
- 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
- 32.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4878th in Australia
- State rank
- 1559th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #58 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #151 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime88
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime76
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime88
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime113
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime102
- Eggins Dr Opp Beach Rdtransport
- Matthews Pde Opp O Brien Pltransport
- Pacific St Opp Damien Sttransport
- Pacific St Opp Ocean Sttransport
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)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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