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The Mid North Coast is a country region in the north-east of the state of New South Wales, Australia. The region covers the mid northern coast of the state, beginning from Port Stephens 160 km (99 mi) north of Sydney, and extending as far north as Woolgoolga, 562 km (349 mi) north of Sydney, a distance of roughly 400 km (250 mi).

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (March 2014)

Mid North Coast New South Wales
McBrides Beach, Forster, New South Wales
Population	308,372 (30 June 2016)[1]
LGA(s)	Mid-Coast Council City of Coffs Harbour Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Kempsey Shire Nambucca Shire Bellingen Shire
State electorate(s)	Myall Lakes Port Macquarie Oxley Coffs Harbour
Federal division(s)	Paterson Lyne Cowper
Localities around Mid North Coast: Northern Tablelands Northern Rivers Tasman Sea New England Mid North Coast Tasman Sea Upper Hunter Hunter Tasman Sea

Heading northwards beyond Newcastle, the Mid North Coast region's main towns include the towns of Bulahdelah, Forster, Tuncurry, Wingham, Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, South West Rocks, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour. Of these Taree, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour are the major commercial centres, all with large shopping centres, public facilities and attractions. Kempsey and Forster-Tuncurry are considered semi-major commercial centres. Smaller towns that are popular tourist spots are North Haven, South West Rocks, Urunga, Gloucester and Pacific Palms.

The region has a subtropical climate and is known for its waterways, beaches and hinterland of forests and farms. Major industries are farming, logging and tourism.

Demography and area

The following local government areas are contained within the region:

Population by Local Government Area

Mid North Coast rank	Local Government Area	Population 30 June 2016[2]	10-year growth rate	Population density (people/km2)
1	Mid Coast Council	91,958	8.7	9.1
2	Port Macquarie-Hastings Council	79,905	14.2	21.7
3	Coffs Harbour City Council	74,641	12.0	63.6
4	Kempsey Shire Council	29,454	5.1	8.7
5	Nambucca Shire Council	19,521	6.7	13.1
6	Bellingen Shire Council	12,893	1.4	8.1
Mid North Coast		308,372	10.0	14.4

Public transport

Bus

Many bus services run throughout the region. Providers include Buslines, Busways, Eggins, Ryans and Sawtell Coaches.

Rail

There are several railway stations on the Mid North Coast serviced by three trains; the Grafton, the Casino and the Brisbane XPT trains. Each run north and south once a day. Heading north from Sydney Central, the first station on the mid north coast is Gloucester followed by Wingham and Taree. Further north are Kendall, Wauchope (for Port Macquarie), Kempsey, Macksville, Urunga, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. There is no station for Forster-Tuncurry.

See also

• Regions of New South Wales

References

External links

• Local Government Directory

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