Welcome New Residents

Whether you're thinking of a sea change, a tree change, seeking a better lifestyle, or relocating your business to a more affordable location, you've come to the right place. Coffs Harbour is one of Australia's best seachange destinations. This section, 'Moving to Coffs Harbour', will give you lots of relevant and useful information to help you make a decision. And you're always welcome to come and stay a while before you make the move.

Message from the Mayor of Coffs Harbour

Thank you for taking an interest in this truly great city of Coffs Harbour. 

Council endeavours to provide an array of information that we hope will be of assistance to businesses, residents and those considering Coffs as a place to one day call home. Coffs Harbour is a city on the move. Its economy is growing by the day and it is poised on the threshold of further development and significant growth. We are rapidly becoming a key regional centre and one of Australia's most recognised visitor destinations. 

The accolade "World's Most Liveable City" says it all - the quality infrastructure enhanced by the coastal or mountain lifestyles, our ready workforce and the wide variety of educational and health facilities make life in Coffs Harbour very pleasant and uncomplicated. Added to which is the Local and State Government support available for those considering starting, expanding or relocating their business to our city. 

It's these competitive advantages that offer much to those who seek a better quality of life and work balance, without losing large city conveniences and services.  But the true heart of any city is its community and Coffs Harbour's heart is bursting with talent, inspiration and drive.

We warmly welcome you to Coffs Harbour and trust that you will find everything you have been looking for. 

Welcome to our "little piece of heaven".

Keith Rhoades AFSM
Mayor, City of Coffs Harbour