About Council - Overview

Coffs Harbour has an estimated population of 70,371 (June 2008, source: ABS), which includes Corindi, Upper Corindi and Red Rock residents.

Since taking over these new areas, the Coffs Harbour Local Government Area has grown to 1174 km².

Coffs Harbour City Council is one of the biggest employers in the city, employing approximately 550 staff including:

276 administrative/indoor staff
277 operational/outdoor staff

Council's current operating budget is $191 million.

Coffs Harbour City Council has received statewide, national and international recognition over the past few years with the receipt of several awards.

CHCC Best Council in NSW group photo

In 2002, Coffs Harbour City Council was awarded the Bluett Award for being the "best Council in NSW" (photo on the right courtesy of The Coffs Coast Advocate).

In the same year, Coffs Harbour won the international Nations in Bloom Award for being the "most liveable city in the world" (for cities with a population up to 75,000). This was the first time an Australian city had won the United Nations endorsed competition.

Council is committed to seeing Coffs Harbour retain its unique character and special attributes that make this city such a desirable location to live and work.

This is reflected in Council's Vision for the City and Strategic Directions.