Coffs Harbour is a coastal city located on the north coast of
New South Wales about 540 km (340 mi) north of Sydney, 385 km
(239 mi) north of Newcastle, and 440 km (270 mi) south of
Brisbane. The region has a wintertime population of over 70,000
people that swells to 100,000 in the holiday seasons. Popular
with people wanting to relocate from big cities to small towns
on the coast or in rural areas, Coffs Harbour continues to grow
at an exceptional rate, with a population projection of 80,000
by the year 2016.
According to the CSIRO, Coffs Harbour has the most liveable
climate in Australia, and it is nestled between a high mountain
backdrop and dozens of "unspoiled" beaches. Coffs Harbour's
economy is based mainly on farming (of bananas), tourism, and
manufacturing.
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