Housing & Education

When you relocate to Coffs Harbour or the Coffs Coast region for work, it won't be difficult to find suitable housing or schooling for your children.

Housing

The property market is diverse and has residential properties to suit all budgets. There are hectares for those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle or properties that boast cliff top opulence and sweeping ocean vistas. Yet you will still find properties that remain within reach for first homeowners.

Sawtell and Woolgoolga feel like country villages but are only 15 minutes from the city centre. It's the best of both worlds - friendly country town with big city services, entertainment and facilities.

Family home prices range from $200,000 to over $600,000, with a typical 3-4 bedroom family home with ensuite and double garage priced in the vicinity of $300-350,000.

In the rental market, two-bedroom units are available for approximately $180 - $225 per week. Three bedroom homes are approximately $300 per week.

The median sales price for all dwelling types in Coffs Harbour in the September quarter for 2008 was $317,000 (houses $344,000 and units/flats $235,000).

Go to the Coffs Harbour Council website for more information about house hunting in Coffs Harbour.

Education

Families can rest easy with a good number of kindergartens and childcare centres spread throughout the community, offering short and long day care services.

Coffs Harbour City Council has developed a Children’s Services Directory that is regularly updated to offer current information about the variety of services available in Coffs Harbour.

Coffs Harbour is well serviced by a wide variety of primary and high schools including an excellent selection of private schools. For more information, refer to this education section of the Council website.

Tertiary and further educational opportunities abound with access to branches of two universities, a national research centre, two NSW TAFE campuses and a wide range of courses from Adult and Community Education providers. See this tertiary education overview for further information.

NB - For information about education, training and teaching opportunities for health professionals, please refer to the Health Education & Training section of this website.