Mid-Coast
Mid-Coast ranks 80th of 128 overall in NSW, with lifestyle & amenity the area most needing attention.
"Manning Valley and Great Lakes — Forster-Tuncurry, Taree, and lakeside living"
New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 95,000
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
48 out of 100
#46 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#80 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 48/100 |
| Community Services | 49/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 45/100 |
| Core Operations | 50/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Mid-Coast performs strongest in core service delivery (better than 50% of peers). Performance in lifestyle and amenity investment is moderate at the 45th percentile among peers.
What Makes This Place Unique
Manning Valley and Great Lakes — Forster-Tuncurry, Taree, and lakeside living
Mid-Coast covers Forster-Tuncurry, Taree, Gloucester, and the Great Lakes region.
Known For
- Forster-Tuncurry — twin towns on Wallis Lake
- Great Lakes — Myall Lakes National Park
- Manning River valley
- Barrington Tops — World Heritage wilderness
Living Here
Mid-Coast offers diverse lifestyle options: beach at Forster, country at Gloucester, river at Taree. Affordable and growing.
Hidden Gem
Barrington Tops — World Heritage subtropical and temperate rainforest with platypus, snow in winter, and virtually no crowds.