Coastal suburbs
Suburbs within walking distance of the open ocean — beaches, surf breaks, salt air, and (for the more exposed ones) shifting shoreline tracked through DEA's coastal erosion data. SuburbScan tracks 1,533 coastal suburbs across Australia, home to 4,866,437 residents combined, with the largest concentration in New South Wales (444 suburbs). On average these suburbs carry moderate bushfire risk, elevated crime risk, and moderate flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing coastal suburbs below.
94,412 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Port Macquarie
NSW 2444 · 47,693 residents
Frankston
VIC 3199 · 37,331 residents
Southport
QLD 4215 · 36,786 residents
Warrnambool
VIC 3280 · 31,308 residents
Maroubra
NSW 2035 · 30,722 residents
Randwick
NSW 2031 · 28,943 residents
Mosman
NSW 2088 · 28,329 residents
Coffs Harbour
NSW 2450 · 27,089 residents
Surfers Paradise
QLD 4217 · 26,412 residents
Mornington
VIC 3931 · 25,759 residents
Top-Rated
Battery Point
TAS 7004 · 2,096 residents
Darwin City
NT 0800 · 7,149 residents
Fannie Bay
NT 0820 · 2,875 residents
Glebe
TAS 7000 · 570 residents
Stuart Park
NT 0820 · 4,101 residents
Black Rock
VIC 3193 · 6,389 residents
Cottesloe
WA 6011 · 7,750 residents
Lyons
NT 0810 · 2,219 residents
North Hobart
TAS 7000 · 2,600 residents
Cremorne
TAS 7024 · 602 residents
Fastest Growing
Banksmeadow
NSW 2019 · 508 residents
Seaford Heights
SA 5169 · 1,079 residents
Catherine Hill Bay
NSW 2281 · 943 residents
Eastgardens
NSW 2036 · 4,086 residents
South Stradbroke
QLD 4216 · 142 residents
Kealy
WA 6280 · 1,119 residents
Curlewis
VIC 3222 · 4,175 residents
Point Boston
SA 5607 · 62 residents
Newcastle West
NSW 2302 · 1,453 residents
Island Beach
SA 5222 · 71 residents
Common questions about Coastal suburbs
How many coastal suburbs are there in Australia?
There are 1,533 suburbs tagged coastal in Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 4,866,437 residents.
What are the largest coastal suburbs in Australia?
The most populated coastal suburbs in Australia are Port Macquarie, Frankston, and Southport.
Which coastal suburbs in Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing coastal suburbs in Australia are Banksmeadow, Seaford Heights, and Catherine Hill Bay.
Which state has the most coastal suburbs?
The states with the most coastal suburbs on SuburbScan are NSW (444), QLD (317), and WA (191).