Diamond Beach
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Diamond Beach, NSW 2430.
About Diamond Beach
Welcome to Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach sits on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, part of the Hallidays Point group of coastal communities roughly midway between Forster-Tuncurry and Taree. It's a low-key, beach-first pocket of the state, built around a long stretch of patrolled surf beach rather than a bustling town centre.
With a population of just over 1,000 and a median age of 50, Diamond Beach appeals most to retirees, downsizers and lifestyle buyers chasing a quieter coastal existence, along with holidaymakers drawn to its relative newness and uncrowded sands. It's the kind of place people move to for the beach walks and birdlife rather than nightlife, with neighbouring Red Head, Black Head and Tallwoods Village adding to the sense of a wider, laid-back coastal community.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Diamond Beach revolves around the coastline. The beach itself is the main drawcard, offering an uninterrupted stretch of sand for walking, swimming and surfing, backed by dunes and coastal reserve rather than dense development. Dining and retail options within the suburb itself are modest, with residents typically heading to nearby Hallidays Point, Black Head or the larger centres of Forster and Tuncurry for cafes, restaurants and pubs.
It's a lifestyle suited to those who value space and quiet over convenience at the doorstep. Golf and lawn bowls are popular pursuits in the surrounding Hallidays Point area, and the general pace of life leans toward long coastal walks, fishing and time outdoors rather than organised entertainment.
Getting around
Diamond Beach is best navigated by car, with the Pacific Highway providing the main link south to Taree and north toward Forster-Tuncurry and beyond. There's no train line through the area, so a car is effectively essential for commuting, shopping trips and reaching regional services, though local bus services connect the Hallidays Point communities to nearby towns.
Taree, the nearest larger centre, offers a regional airport with flights to Sydney, useful for residents needing to travel further afield without the long drive.
Schools & families
Families in Diamond Beach are served locally by Hallidays Point Public School, giving younger children a nearby option without having to travel into Taree or Forster. Secondary schooling and a broader range of educational facilities are found in those larger centres, a short drive away.
Given the suburb's median age of 50, it leans more toward retirees and older couples than young families, but the presence of a local primary school keeps it a viable option for those wanting a beachside upbringing for their kids.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the beach itself, the area around Diamond Beach includes coastal reserves and walking tracks linking through to Black Head and Red Head, both known for their own beaches and headland views. Tallwoods Village, a little further inland, adds golf course and resort-style recreation options to the mix for residents happy to travel a few minutes by car.
The overall feel is one of low-density, nature-oriented recreation — this is a suburb for beach swims, coastal walks and birdwatching rather than large-scale sporting facilities.
Housing & architecture
Diamond Beach is a relatively young suburb by NSW standards, and its housing stock reflects that, with a strong mix of established homes and vacant land still available to build on. Current listings show land making up 45% of the market, houses 41%, and apartments/units and townhouses each accounting for 7%, pointing to an area still very much in a growth and building phase rather than one dominated by older established housing.
This mix suits both owner-builders wanting to design a coastal home from scratch and buyers after a ready-made house, with fewer options for those specifically seeking apartment or townhouse-style low-maintenance living.
The property market
The median house price in Diamond Beach currently sits at $980,000, with recent growth essentially flat at 0.0%, suggesting a market that has plateaued after previous gains rather than one moving sharply in either direction. For renters, the median asking rent is $640 per week, reflecting solid demand for a beachside lifestyle in a small, tightly held community.
With land still making up the largest share of listings, buyers have genuine choice between purchasing an established home or a block to build on, a dynamic that's less common in more built-out coastal suburbs. It's a market that suits patient buyers focused on lifestyle and long-term coastal living rather than those chasing rapid capital growth.
Market snapshot
Diamond Beach property market
Median sale price
$980k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$640
per week
Gross rental yield
3.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$710k
Median
$980k
Premium
$1.37m
Days on market
152
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
12
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Diamond Beach by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Diamond Beach, NSW 2430.
Population
1,012
residents (2021)
Median age
50
years
Household income
$1,331
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$1,658
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Diamond Beach
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Diamond Beach
$849k
1/46 Shores Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Diamond Beach suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Diamond Beach?
The median house price in Diamond Beach, NSW is $980k for a 4-bedroom home.
How much is rent in Diamond Beach?
The median weekly rent in Diamond Beach is around $640 per week.
Is Diamond Beach a good place to live?
Diamond Beach is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 303 km (188 mi) north-north-east of Sydney. Diamond Beach is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,012 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach has a population of 1,012 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 50.
What schools are in Diamond Beach?
There is 1 school in or near Diamond Beach, including Hallidays Point Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Diamond Beach?
Properties in Diamond Beach take around 152 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Diamond Beach?
Entry-level properties in Diamond Beach start around $710k, while premium homes reach $1.37m.
What suburbs are near Diamond Beach?
Suburbs near Diamond Beach include Red Head, Head, Tallwoods Village and Black Head.
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