New South Wales · Postcode 2452
Sawtell postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 427 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Sawtell at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Sawtell vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Sawtell | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,405 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Sawtell is a locality 427 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2452. It falls within the Coffs Harbour - Grafton region. The local government area is Coffs Harbour.
According to the 2021 Census, Sawtell has a population of 3,788 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,405, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 141 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Sawtell includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,559 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Sawtell scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Sawtell include Sawtell Public School and William Bayldon Public School.
Sawtell is part of the Coffs Harbour statistical area in New South Wales.
Sawtell details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2452 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 3,788 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,405/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $750/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1021/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,559 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 141 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -30.3720946 |
| Longitude | 153.0942431 |
| Distance from Sydney | 427 km |
| Region (SA4) | Coffs Harbour - Grafton |
| Area (SA3) | Coffs Harbour |
| Local Government | Coffs Harbour |
| Federal Electorate | Cowper |
| State Electorate | Coffs Harbour |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 618 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 335 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 792 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,089 (28.7%) |
| 65+ years | 956 (25.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 498 (13.1%) |
| Asthma | 330 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 221 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 139 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 136 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 100 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 23 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 81 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 606 (39.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 608 (39.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 241 (15.7%) |
Schools in Sawtell
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Sawtell. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Sawtell
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.