Corindi Beach
A 10.6% vacancy rate in a suburb of just 1,802 people signals something distinctive about Corindi Beach: a significant share of its 24.25 sq km is holiday or second-home stock rather than permanent occupation. Median house prices sit at $781,000, placing the suburb at an accessible point compared to many coastal NSW markets, yet the household income is only at the 49.3rd percentile nationally. The housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses at 97.8%, and 51% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, pointing to families and lifestyle buyers rather than apartment investors. With 38 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, construction activity remains steady despite the area's small population.
Population
1,802
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,550/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
43
Median House
$781K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The current median house price is $781,000, but the price history shows a notable correction: the median was $810,000 in 2024 before falling to $700,000 in 2025, a decline of 13.6% from peak. That movement makes this a market where buyers entering now are paying below the recent high, though it also signals softened demand. Virtually all dwellings are separate houses at 97.8%, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 51% of stock, making this a suburb suited to families buying for space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.8%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is manageable compared to many NSW coastal markets. Outright owners represent 34.5% of households, higher than the mortgage-holder share of 38.7%.
For Buyers
The current median house price is $781,000, but the price history shows a notable correction: the median was $810,000 in 2024 before falling to $700,000 in 2025, a decline of 13.6% from peak. That movement makes this a market where buyers entering now are paying below the recent high, though it also signals softened demand. Virtually all dwellings are separate houses at 97.8%, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 51% of stock, making this a suburb suited to families buying for space. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.8%, below the 30% stress threshold, which is manageable compared to many NSW coastal markets. Outright owners represent 34.5% of households, higher than the mortgage-holder share of 38.7%.
For Investors
The 10.6% vacancy rate is the key risk signal for investors, sitting well above the 3% equilibrium that typically indicates balanced rental supply. Weekly rent averages $435, and with 26.8% of households renting, the tenant pool exists but competes with a large holiday-letting segment in this coastal location. Development activity reached 38 applications in the past 12 months for a suburb of 1,802 people, including dual occupancy and new dwelling applications, which points to ongoing supply additions. Compared to tighter coastal markets, the combination of falling prices, above-average vacancy and modest rents means yields need scrutiny before committing. The rent-to-income ratio of 28.1% is just below the 30% stress benchmark, suggesting current rents are near the ceiling of what local incomes support.
Development Activity
Total DAs
150
Last 12 Months
43
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+65.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Corindi Beach iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Corindi Public School
K-6 · 183 students
Demographics
Corindi Beach skews slightly younger than average, with a median age of 39, one year below the national figure. The overseas-born share is 13.1%, which is 8.5 percentage points below the national rate, and ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English (756 residents), Irish (222) and Scottish (201) lead the count. University qualifications reach 22.5%, which is 7.6 points below the national figure, consistent with a coastal lifestyle community where trades and local industries carry more weight than degree pathways. Average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, aligning with the large-bedroom stock and family-oriented character. The volunteering rate is 15%, and 5.7% of residents need daily assistance, a modest but relevant care load for a small community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.8%
Houses
1.1%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is defined by two features: almost total detachment (97.8% separate houses) and large size (51% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, compared to just 2.9% with one bedroom or studio). This concentration in large family homes reflects the lifestyle and holiday-buyer demand that shaped development here. The median house price peaked at $810,000 in 2024 before retracing to $700,000 in 2025, a 13.6% correction over one year. Ownership is split between outright owners (34.5%), mortgage holders (38.7%) and renters (26.8%), with the high outright-ownership share suggesting some long-term residents who purchased before recent price rises. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 25.8%, below the national stress level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$435
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$734
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.6%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.8%
Couples, no children
1,439
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the single largest employing industry at 19.2% of the local workforce (104 workers), followed by Construction at 14.6% (79 workers) and Education at 13.1% (71 workers). Agriculture accounts for 9.8% (53 workers) and Public Administration 9.4% (51 workers), a mix that reflects both the rural fringe location and the public services that anchor regional coastal towns. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 150 workers, followed closely by Labourers (134) and Community and Personal Service workers (126), indicating a workforce that spans white-collar and manual roles in roughly equal measure. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, slightly above national averages, and the labour participation rate is 58.4%. Household income sits at the 49.3rd percentile nationally, near the middle of the distribution.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.9%
Part-time
37.0%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
806
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.5%
Postgraduate
4.7%
Born Overseas
13.1%
Dwellings
633
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 88.7% of residents driving to work, with only 2.6% walking or cycling, a figure consistent with a low-density coastal suburb without frequent public transport links. There are no schools recorded within the Corindi Beach boundary, so families rely on schools in nearby towns, a practical consideration for households with children given the 24.25 sq km spread. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset. The rent-to-income ratio of 28.1% indicates renters are spending a meaningful but not excessive share of income on housing compared to the 30% stress benchmark. With 97.8% separate houses and a density of 74.3 people per sq km, the area offers space and privacy well below national density averages.
Drive
88.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Corindi Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corindi Beach a good suburb to live in?
Corindi Beach suits buyers wanting coastal lifestyle at a $781,000 median house price, with 97.8% of dwellings being separate houses and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.8%, below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-offs are high car dependency at 88.7%, no schools within the suburb boundary, and a 10.6% vacancy rate that reflects significant holiday-home stock rather than full-time community.
What is the median house price in Corindi Beach?
The current median house price is $781,000 based on PSI data. The price history shows the market peaked at $810,000 in 2024, then fell to $700,000 in 2025, a decline of 13.6%. Weekly rent averages $435 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733.
What schools are in Corindi Beach?
No schools are recorded within the Corindi Beach boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby towns. The local university qualification rate is 22.5%, which is 7.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the area's trades and services employment base rather than a university-graduate workforce.
Is Corindi Beach safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Corindi Beach in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the household income sits at the 49.3rd percentile nationally, near the middle of the distribution, and the unemployment rate is 5.1%, slightly above national averages but not at levels associated with high disadvantage areas.
Is Corindi Beach good for property investment?
The investment case requires caution. The median house price dropped 13.6% from $810,000 in 2024 to $700,000 in 2025, and the 10.6% vacancy rate signals an oversupplied rental market relative to the 3% equilibrium benchmark. Weekly rent of $435 against a $781,000 median implies a gross yield below 3%. The 38 development applications in the past 12 months show ongoing supply growth in a small market of 1,802 residents.
How is Corindi Beach's population changing?
The current population is 1,802 across 24.25 sq km, giving a density of 74.3 people per sq km, far below typical suburban averages nationally. The resident turnover rate is 25.9%, meaning about 1 in 4 residents had moved in the previous 5 years, while 74.1% stayed, suggesting a stable core with moderate churn consistent with a lifestyle market.
How much development is happening in Corindi Beach?
There were 38 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, notable for a suburb of 1,802 people. Recent applications include a new dwelling house, dual occupancy and carport additions. The level of activity suggests ongoing construction interest despite the 13.6% price correction recorded between 2024 and 2025.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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