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Corindi Beach

NSW 2456 • Rest of NSW

1,802
Population (2021)
$80,600
Median Household Income
24.25 km²
Area
$435/wk
Median Rent
CoastalAffordableCommunityBeach

About Corindi Beach

Corindi Beach is a small coastal village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located 33 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour and 50 kilometres south of Grafton within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area. The village sits at the mouth of the Corindi River on the Tasman Sea coast, historically known as Pipeclay Beach until renamed in 1954. At the 2021 census, Corindi Beach had a population of 1,802 people, with a significant Indigenous community — around 161 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. The Pacific Highway runs just west of the village, connecting it to larger coastal centres.

Corindi Beach offers an affordable, relaxed coastal lifestyle with a strong community feel and direct beach access. The village has a small shopping strip, a primary school, a caravan park, and access to surf beaches and the Corindi River, which is popular for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The area has a notable Sikh community as reflected in census data, contributing to its multicultural character. Coffs Harbour provides the nearest major services including hospital, major shopping, and the airport, making it a convenient base for regional commuters and retirees seeking coastal living at lower prices.

Corindi Beach falls under postcode 2456 and is governed by Coffs Harbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Coffs Harbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2456
Urban Area
Coffs Harbour
LGA / Council
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.02°, 153.18°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
24.25 km²
Elevation
15m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$915K
33 sales · ▲ 10.2% vs 2024

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.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.5%

0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Grafton Railway Station
50 km
N/A
Coffs Harbour Railway Station
33 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Busways Route 641/643 — Coffs Harbour CBD ~50 min
  • NSW TrainLink coach — Grafton / Sydney / Brisbane ~30 min drive to Coffs Harbour

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
550 km
By Train
Drive to Coffs Harbour (~35 min), NSW TrainLink train to Sydney (~7 hrs)
By Bus
NSW TrainLink coach ~8 hrs
By Car (Peak)
~5 hrs 30 min via Pacific Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5 hrs via Pacific Motorway

🛣️ Coffs Harbour Airport offers regular flights to Sydney (~1 hr flight); Coffs Harbour is the main service hub

Walkability Car Dependent

Small village with beach, river, and some local shops accessible on foot, but car required for most services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area, which contains Corindi Beach. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
419.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
304 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 6.6%
Non-DV assault
593.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
428.3 / 100k
2yr Down 20.4% 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Coffs Harbour →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,686
Census 2021
1,802
▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$30,056
Personal Income 2021
$38,168
▲ 27.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$38,168 / yr
$734/wk
Household
$80,600 / yr
$1550/wk
Family
$89,544 / yr
$1722/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,475
Born Overseas 223

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 36
  • 2. New Zealand 31
  • 3. India 18
  • 4. South Korea 15
  • 5. Malaysia 15
  • 6. Taiwan 15
  • 7. Philippines 9
  • 8. Indonesia 8
  • 9. Thailand 7
  • 10. Germany 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 756
Australian 715
Irish 222
Scottish 201
Australian Aboriginal 153
German 81
Italian 39
Indian 27
Chinese 23
Maori 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,217
Both parents born in Australia
277
Both parents born overseas
183
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.4%
Christianity
37.2%
Sikhism
2.1%
Buddhism
1.9%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.5%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
114 (6.3%)
5-14 years
227 (12.6%)
15-19 years
111 (6.2%)
20-24 years
80 (4.4%)
25-34 years
257 (14.3%)
35-44 years
226 (12.5%)
45-54 years
265 (14.7%)
55-64 years
233 (12.9%)
65-74 years
197 (10.9%)
75-84 years
74 (4.1%)
85+ years
15 (0.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corindi Beach known for? +

Corindi Beach offers an affordable, relaxed coastal lifestyle with a strong community feel and direct beach access.

How far is Corindi Beach from Sydney CBD? +

Corindi Beach is approximately 550 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately ~5 hrs 30 min via Pacific Motorway in peak hour and ~5 hrs via Pacific Motorway off-peak.

Does Corindi Beach have public transport? +

The nearest train station is Grafton Railway Station (50 km away, approximately N/A walk) on the NSW TrainLink North Coast Xplorer. Bus services include Busways Route 641/643, running to Coffs Harbour CBD in approximately ~50 min.

What is the population of Corindi Beach? +

According to the 2021 Census, Corindi Beach has a population of 1,802 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Corindi Beach a good place to live? +

Corindi Beach is well-suited to a range of residents, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. The village has a small shopping strip, a primary school, a caravan park, and access to surf beaches and the Corindi River, which is popular for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.

What is the postcode for Corindi Beach? +

The postcode for Corindi Beach is 2456. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Corindi Beach? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Corindi Beach is about $734 per week (around $38,200 per year). The median household income is $1,550 per week and the median family income is $1,722 per week.

What is the median house price in Corindi Beach? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $915,000, up 10.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Corindi Beach? +

The median age in Corindi Beach is 39. The largest age group is 45–54 (265 residents, around 15%). Around 25% of residents are under 20 and about 16% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Corindi Beach a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Corindi Beach is part of the Coffs Harbour 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.

How much is rent in Corindi Beach? +

In Corindi Beach, the median weekly rent is $435, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).