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Safety Beach

NSW 2456 • Rest of NSW

1,103
Population (2021)
$40,924
Median Income
1.66 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
CoastalQuietBeachsideAffordableRural

About Safety Beach

Safety Beach is a small coastal locality in the City of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, approximately 20 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. With a population of around 1,100 residents, it is a quiet beachside community known for its long sandy beach near the mouth of Darkum Creek. The suburb sits along the Pacific Highway corridor between Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour.

The beach at Safety Beach is unpatrolled and dogs are allowed on lead, making it popular with locals seeking a quieter alternative to busier coastal spots. The area has a relaxed, low-key atmosphere with primarily residential properties surrounded by coastal bushland. Residents typically travel to nearby Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour for shopping, dining, and services. The suburb appeals to retirees, young families, and those seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle.

Safety 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
Coffs Harbour
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Coffs Harbour
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.09°, 153.20°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.66 km²
Elevation
12m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Busways 360 — Coffs Harbour (via Pacific Hwy) 25-30 min
  • Busways 360 — Woolgoolga 10 min

Commute to Coffs Harbour

Distance
20 km
By Bus
25-30 min
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ No train station in the suburb. Coffs Harbour railway station is 20 km south on the North Coast line.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited local amenities. Car required for most shopping and services. Beach is accessible on foot from residential areas.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Safety Beach, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Arrawarra Headland and Stone Fish Traps
Arrawarra Headland, Arrawarra • SHR #02062

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
930
Census 2021
1,103
▲ 18.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,580
Income 2021
$40,924
▲ 18.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 917
Born Overseas 158

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 42
  • 2. India 28
  • 3. New Zealand 24
  • 4. Scotland 9
  • 5. Germany 5
  • 6. Malaysia 5
  • 7. Papua New Guinea 4
  • 8. Thailand 4
  • 9. Canada 3
  • 10. China 3
  • 11. Italy 3
  • 12. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 495
Australian 435
Scottish 168
Irish 162
German 52
Australian Aboriginal 32
Italian 26
New Zealander 19
Indian 18
Polish 8

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

733
Both parents born in Australia
213
Both parents born overseas
128
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.1%
Christianity
44.1%
Sikhism
4.8%
Buddhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
64 (5.8%)
5-14 years
165 (15.0%)
15-19 years
52 (4.7%)
20-24 years
33 (3.0%)
25-34 years
78 (7.1%)
35-44 years
143 (13.0%)
45-54 years
137 (12.4%)
55-64 years
146 (13.2%)
65-74 years
202 (18.3%)
75-84 years
69 (6.3%)
85+ years
16 (1.5%)

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