New South Wales location profile
Toormina NSW 2452
Toormina is a family-friendly suburb in Coffs Harbour’s south, offering established homes, shopping convenience and easy access to beaches and nature. It appeals to families, retirees and value-seekers who want proximity to Sawtell village, the airport and key services.
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Why families consider Toormina
Established residential area with a mix of 1970s–1990s houses and townhouses, attracting families, downsizers and retirees. Lifestyle revolves around local schools, the shopping centre, nearby Sawtell beach and the Boambee Creek estuary, with a relaxed coastal feel and generally more affordable housing than neighboring Sawtell.
Amenities & services
- Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre (Coles, Kmart, ALDI, specialty stores)
- Medical centres, dental clinics and pharmacies
- Restaurants and cafes in Toormina and nearby Sawtell village
- Schools: Toormina High School, Toormina Public School, Bayldon Public School
- Gyms and fitness facilities
- Coffs Harbour Health Campus (major hospital, nearby in Coffs Harbour)
- Toormina Library (Toormina Gardens)
- Harry Bailey Memorial Library – Coffs Harbour (Coffs Harbour CBD)
Transport & connectivity
- Local buses (Busways) connecting Toormina/Sawtell with Coffs Harbour CBD, airport and SCU
- Coffs Harbour railway station (NSW TrainLink) – nearest intercity rail
- Hogbin Drive and Sawtell Road; quick access to Pacific Highway (A1)
- Coffs Harbour Airport approximately 4–5 km northwest
Lifestyle & recreation
- Boambee Creek Reserve and estuary for swimming, fishing and kayaking
- Sawtell Beach and Headland (nearby)
- Toormina Oval and skate park
- Sports fields and clubs (soccer, rugby league, netball)
- Sawtell Swim Centre and Sawtell Cinema (nearby)
- Boambee Creek Reserve
- Toormina Oval
- Boambee Headland
- Boambee State Forest
Education context
Multiple long day care and preschool options (e.g., Goodstart Early Learning Toormina, Toormina Community Preschool, family day care); vacancies vary by age group and season.
- Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour Campus (Hogbin Drive, nearby)
- TAFE NSW – Coffs Harbour Education Campus (adjacent to SCU campus)