Moving to Arrawarra NSW 2456
What the official numbers say about living in Arrawarra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $718 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Arrawarra grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (516 → 591 people).
Around 50% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Arrawarra scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (49% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Coffs Harbour Regional Airport, 31.1 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 464 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 1 park · 1 beach — see them all on the Arrawarra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Corindi Public School 2.9 km · Mullaway Public School 3.3 km
Groceries: The Shop 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Gym equipment 2.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Arrawarra, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · White-cheeked Honeyeater · Laughing Kookaburra · Pacific Black Duck · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Arrawarra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrawarra here | 591 | — | 1/10 | 66% |
| Corindi Beach | 1,802 | — | 5/10 | 63% |
| Safety Beach | 1,103 | — | 8/10 | 33% |
| Woolgoolga | 6,151 | — | 3/10 | 75% |
| Sandy Beach | 2,913 | — | 4/10 | 40% |
| Emerald Beach | 2,677 | — | 7/10 | 76% |
| Moonee Beach | 2,176 | — | 7/10 | 60% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Coffs Harbour — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Page — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2456 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Arrawarra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 516 people to 591. It sits about 464 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Coffs Harbour council, and the federal seat is Page.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Arrawarra vs Corindi Beach · Arrawarra vs Woolgoolga.
Nearby guides: Corindi Beach · Safety Beach · Woolgoolga · Sandy Beach · Emerald Beach · Moonee Beach.
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