What's it like to live in Coffs Harbour?

Coffs Harbour is part of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales

2450 · NSW

Coffs Harbour Overall Score

42 out of 100

Coffs Harbour falls within Coffs Harbour, which scores in the 42th percentile among regional councils in NSW.

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability60/100
Community Services40/100
Lifestyle & Amenity40/100
Core Operations27/100

What Makes This Area Unique

Mid-north coast lifestyle hub — beaches, hinterland, and growing regional amenity

Coffs Harbour sits on the NSW mid-north coast between Sydney and Brisbane. It's a genuine regional city with good services, beautiful beaches, and lush hinterland. The banana-growing heritage has given way to a tourism and lifestyle economy.

Living here: Coffs offers solid regional city amenity with excellent coastal lifestyle. The airport gives it connectivity. Housing is affordable compared to Byron or Sydney. The surrounding hinterland (Bellingen, Dorrigo) adds depth.

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