Moving to Coomba Park NSW 2428
What the official numbers say about living in Coomba Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $786 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Coomba Park grew 55% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (446 → 691 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Persian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Coomba Park scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest airport: Forster (Wallis Island) Airport, 4.4 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 216 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Coomba Park, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · White-faced Heron · Australian Magpie · Lewin's Honeyeater · Laughing Kookaburra · South-eastern Grey Fantail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Coomba Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coomba Park here | 691 | — | 1/10 | 44% |
| Forster | 14,187 | — | 2/10 | 43% |
| Tuncurry | 6,376 | — | 1/10 | 50% |
| Boomerang Beach | 423 | — | 6/10 | 64% |
| Smiths Lake | 1,332 | — | 4/10 | 76% |
| Nabiac | 1,294 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Black Head | 972 | — | 6/10 | 42% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mid-Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2428 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Coomba Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 55% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 446 people to 691. It sits about 216 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Mid-Coast council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Coomba Park vs Boomerang Beach.
Nearby guides: Forster · Tuncurry · Boomerang Beach · Smiths Lake · Nabiac · Black Head.
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