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Sapphire Beach suburb profile

Sapphire Beach is a relaxed coastal suburb north of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast, centred on a broad crescent of sand and a rocky headland that attracts surfers, swimmers and walkers. The built form is mostly low-rise, with weatherboard and brick beach houses alongside holiday units and newer homes that take advantage of ocean views. Living here is outdoors-focused, with regular beach walks, surfing and rock-platform fishing, while everyday services are modest and residents rely on nearby Coffs Harbour for larger shops, schools and health care. It suits families, retirees and people wanting a quieter beachside lifestyle.

Sapphire Beach property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,133,750Past 3 months

Property growth+0.1%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, Sapphire Beach sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 2.6% over the last 12 months, while unit values fell a modest 2.3%, so house values moved more strongly than units.

There were 8 house sales and 1 unit sale over the last 3 months. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 39 days compared with 96 days for units, so houses sold faster.

In Sapphire Beach, the rental market recorded average house rents of $750 a week, down a modest 3.8% over the last 12 months. Average unit rents were $530 a week, up a modest 3.9% over the last 12 months, so unit rents increased while house rents fell.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
2.6%-2.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
81
Median days on market
Past 12 months
3996
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$530
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-3.8%3.9%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Sapphire Beach demographics

Sapphire Beach is home to 2,660 people with a median age of 46. The median total household income is $2,056 a week, roughly $107,000 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: 50.1% are couple families without children and 40.5% are couple families with children, together making up 90.6% of all families. One-parent families account for 9.0% and other families 0.4%.

In Sapphire Beach most homes are owner-occupied: 45.4% are owned outright and 36.9% are owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 82.3%. Renters make up 17.7% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Sapphire Beach

Some popular suburbs near Sapphire Beach include:

  • Korora: Coastal residential suburb with rocky headlands and local beaches.
  • Moonee Beach: Sandy beach and foreshore reserve popular for family outings.
  • Coffs Harbour: Regional centre with a busy harbour and coastal amenities.
  • Emerald Beach: Leafy coastal village with a long sandy beach and dunes.
  • Bonville: Semi-rural locality set among rolling farms and rainforest pockets.

How does Sapphire Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Sapphire Beach’s median house price is 20.1% higher than Korora’s.
  • Median unit prices: Sapphire Beach’s median unit price is 47.8% higher than Coffs Harbour’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Sapphire Beach have grown 7.2% higher than in Korora.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Coffs Harbour have risen 11.8% more than in Sapphire Beach over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Sapphire Beach are selling 38.1% faster than in Korora.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Coffs Harbour are selling 56.3% faster than in Sapphire Beach.

Choose the right real estate agents in Sapphire Beach

Choosing the right real estate agent in Sapphire Beach can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 27 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 44.6% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.63% to 3.25%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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