Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Coffs Harbour

3,967 km²

Coffs Harbour is characterised by low household incomes, a slightly older population and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Coffs Harbour, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population92,462▲ +13.6%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +4.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.6%People aged 65 and over23.7%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +21.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)26.6%

Seniors (65+)23.7%

Young adults (25–44)22.2%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)10.0%

Marital status

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (12%).

Married45%
Never married33%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (4%) and India (2%).

Australia78.6%

England3.4%

India1.5%

New Zealand1.4%

South Africa0.5%

Philippines0.5%

China0.2%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (11%).

English42.0%

Australian38.1%

Irish12.3%

Scottish11.2%

German4.4%

Italian2.1%

Dutch1.6%

Indian1.4%

Chinese1.0%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home8.4%

Language used at home

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Punjabi (2%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only85.4%

Punjabi2.0%

Mandarin0.4%

Arabic0.2%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is No religion at 47%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Other religions (3%).

No religion47%
Christianity47%
Other religions3%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1245.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.8%

Highest year of school

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1245.6%

Year 1027.9%

Year 9 or below11.8%

Year 117.0%

Highest qualification level

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV32.8%

Bachelor degree21.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.4%

Postgraduate degree5.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Health (14%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce15.7%

Health12.0%

Engineering & related11.9%

Society & culture11.9%

Education10.1%

Architecture & building6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Creative arts3.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$676▲ +47.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,336▲ +51.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,651▲ +55.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.3%

Household income distribution

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99927.5%

Under $65020.0%

$3,000–$3,9997.2%

$4,000 or more6.1%

Personal income distribution

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65044.5%

$650–$1,49932.6%

$1,500–$2,99912.6%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities6.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.1%

One condition21.1%

Two conditions7.4%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis11.9%

Mental health10.7%

Other condition8.8%

Asthma8.3%

Heart disease5.4%

Diabetes4.4%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition3.0%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid25.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families17.3%People living alone27.8%▲ +3.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children32%
One-parent families17%
Other families1%

Household size

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people36.9%

1 person27.8%

3 people14.0%

4 people12.4%

5 people5.6%

6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$370▲ +48.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +14.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting28.2%Homes owned outright38.9%Separate (detached) houses78.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.1%▲ +2.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Rented29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Separate house at 78%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (9%).

Separate house78%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment9%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms40.4%

4 bedrooms26.7%

2 bedrooms19.0%

5 or more7.0%

1 bedroom4.6%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54947.0%

$200–$34929.7%

Under $20010.4%

$550–$7498.2%

$750 or more0.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 36%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (35%) and Under $1,000 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79933.5%

$1,800–$2,99932.9%

Under $1,00018.3%

$3,000 or more9.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.2%▼ -34.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles37.8%

1 vehicle37.6%

3 vehicles12.5%

4 or more6.9%

No vehicle5.2%

How people get to work

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.8%

Worked at home11.8%

Car (passenger)5.2%

Walked2.6%

Bicycle0.6%

Bus0.6%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.7%Recent arrivals from overseas16.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation54.9%Employed full-time52.3%

Industries people work in

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.0%

Retail trade10.4%

Construction9.9%

Education & training9.5%

Accommodation & food8.8%

Public administration & safety6.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.7%

Professional & technical4.7%

Other services3.9%

Administrative & support3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Coffs Harbour, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Community & personal service (14%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals20.3%

Community & personal service14.2%

Technicians & trades13.3%

Managers12.6%

Labourers12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Sales workers9.4%

Machinery operators & drivers4.8%

Areas within Coffs Harbour

Bellingen Coffs Harbour - North Coffs Harbour - South Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca Dorrigo Korora - Emerald Beach Sawtell - Boambee Urunga Woolgoolga - Arrawarra

Nearby areas

Kempsey - Nambucca Clarence Valley Armidale Port Macquarie Richmond Valley - Hinterland Taree - Gloucester Richmond Valley - Coastal Inverell - Tenterfield

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