Indigenous Area · Area profile

Coffs Harbour - Nambucca

4,245 km²

A vast difference in accessibility marks Coffs Harbour - Nambucca compared to the rest of the state. This sprawling region is far less walkable than New South Wales as a whole, with many residents living far from basic services. It is a diverse area that supports one of the largest First Nations populations for its level. The landscape is defined by a mix of natural beauty and widely spaced hubs of activity.

Open map →

📍 Coffs Harbour - Nambucca, Indigenous Area

Explore Coffs Harbour - Nambucca by topic

First Nations

Explore First Nations →

The region has 6,753 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, one of the largest groups at this level. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $532, which is about the same as the national figure, while 5.9% speak a First Nations language, slightly above the New South Wales rate.

6,753 First Nations people

24 yrs Median age Here 24 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.9% Year 12 Here 33.9% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

11.8% Unemployment Here 11.8% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$532 Median income Here $532 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,378 Household income Here $1,378 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

Explore Walkability →

Getting around without a car is difficult here, as the walkability score is well below the state average. Only 49.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 39.4% can reach health services in that time, both far below New South Wales figures.

4.3 Walk score

4.2 Types ≤15 min