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Coomba Bay

NSW 2428 • New South Wales

168
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalLakesideHoliday DestinationSea ChangeRural
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About Coomba Bay

Coomba Bay is a small waterfront locality on the southern shores of Wallis Lake, within the MidCoast Council area of New South Wales, approximately 300 kilometres north of Sydney. The locality had a population of 168 at the 2021 census and is part of the broader Forster–Tuncurry region, one of NSW's most popular coastal destinations. Nestled between the lake and surrounding bushland, Coomba Bay has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere that attracts retirees and holiday-home owners seeking waterfront tranquillity. The area is accessed via The Lakes Way, a scenic route connecting the Great Lakes communities.

The calm waters of Wallis Lake make Coomba Bay a favourite for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming, with easy access to both lake and ocean beaches nearby. The nearby towns of Forster and Tuncurry provide supermarkets, medical facilities, and restaurants approximately 25 kilometres away. The Great Lakes region's natural beauty — including national parks, estuary systems, and pristine beaches — makes Coomba Bay especially popular with nature lovers, holidaymakers, and those seeking a permanent sea-change lifestyle.

Coomba Bay falls under postcode 2428 and is governed by the Mid-Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Myall Lakes electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2428
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Coast
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Myall Lakes
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.20°, 152.45°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.34 km²
Population Density
18 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Coomba Bay for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.5M
5 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2428

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2428, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,437
Median 2023–24
$45,834
▲ 25.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,951

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2428; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways North West — Forster / Taree Limited services; approx. 30–40 min to Forster

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
Not practical; nearest train at Taree (~70 km south) or Gloucester (~80 km west)
By Bus
Not practical for regular commute
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 hrs 15 min via Pacific Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 3 hrs

🛣️ Isolated coastal locality; car is essential. Forster/Tuncurry is the nearest service centre (~25 km north via The Lakes Way).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small lakeside hamlet with no public transport; residents depend entirely on private vehicles or boats.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
168
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Coast Local Government Area, which contains Coomba Bay. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
286.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
215 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.8%
Non-DV assault
445.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
196.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Coast →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coomba Bay known for? +

The calm waters of Wallis Lake make Coomba Bay a favourite for boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming, with easy access to both lake and ocean beaches nearby.

How far is Coomba Bay from Sydney CBD? +

Coomba Bay is approximately 300 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately Approx. 3 hrs 15 min via Pacific Motorway in peak hour and Approx. 3 hrs off-peak.

Does Coomba Bay have public transport? +

Bus services include Busways North West, running to Forster / Taree in approximately Limited services; approx. 30–40 min to Forster.

What is the population of Coomba Bay? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coomba Bay has a population of 168 residents. It is a small locality in NSW.

Is Coomba Bay a good place to live? +

Coomba Bay is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The nearby towns of Forster and Tuncurry provide supermarkets, medical facilities, and restaurants approximately 25 kilometres away.

What is the postcode for Coomba Bay? +

The postcode for Coomba Bay is 2428. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the median house price in Coomba Bay? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,500,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Coomba Bay a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coomba Bay is part of the Mid-Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.