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Best suburbs to live in Mid-North Coast Region, NSW

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Hyland Park

4.5Ranked 1st
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dougy

"Just moved here and love it"

recently moved here and feel so welcome never have felt like this in a place before the neighbour hood spirit is awesome and i cant believe how nice the climate is and the beach is like just a walk do…
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Bellingen

4.5Ranked 2nd
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HannahGalea

"Bellingen - Hippie turned hipster town"

Mix of hippie/ hipster individuals, full of creativity, originality, and a love of nature. All about clean living and respecting nature. Filled with coffee shops, restaurants, op shops, reused and ref…
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Nabiac

4.5Ranked 3rd
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Todd Hinsby

"A true Aussie country town."

Nabiac is a small country town just off of the highway, 15mins from the stunning Forster/Tuncurry coastline. A very humble and tight nit community. With an oustanding public school, award winning cafe…
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Wauchope

4.5Ranked 4th
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Jasmine Castle

"Wauchope Review"

Great area to live in, lots to do, friendly and family area
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Kinchela

4Ranked 5th
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hamish

"Great place"

great place to live when you come here you never want to leave come here and live if you are looking for a great placd
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Nambucca Heads

4Ranked 6th
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rosemarys3

"I love Nambucca Heads"

I lived in Nambucca Heads for 4 years and have only sold to move closer to family. Nambucca is the most beautiful place I have ever lived in. The people of Nambucca are welcoming, sincere and friendly…
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North Macksville

3.5Ranked 7th
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Fijilady

"Perfect climate, friendly people , good coffee and great shopping "

A peaceful friendly town with all facilities and an easy drive to beautiful Scotts Head and Grassy Head for surfing, swimming and walking along the beach.Lots of local fruits and vegetables are always…
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Wooli

3.5Ranked 8th
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bluewater

"Had a Relaxing Holiday at Blue River Shack - Wooli"

We have just enjoyed a great beach break holiday at Wooli and found it to a great relaxing spot. Excellant for the kids and safe, great emenities with beatiful endless surf beach. Would recommend …
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Port Macquarie

3.5Ranked 9th
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Maria Schembri Johnston

"Stunning beaches and great country regions to explore"

We moved to Port Macquarie 2 1/2 years ago and would never go back to Sydney. We moved from Avalon Beach which is a beautiful part of the Northern Beaches but needed a change. We now live on a small …
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Yamba

3.5Ranked 10th
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danielj21

"Great coastal town to retire"

We moved back after many years away. Hasn’t changed that much which was/is good, as we are close to retiring. Great coastal walks, bush land and scenery. Good choice of eating out and restaurants. …
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Grafton

4Ranked 11th
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jacaranda

"A peaceful country town with plenty of fresh air!"

Grafton is a friendly country town that has a lovely historical feel. It was apparently one of the first cities on the north coast, and there are plenty of examples of lovely old homes and civic build…
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Woolgoolga

3.5Ranked 12th
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aclm

"NSW's best kept secret!"

We have travelled around Aus for the past 10 months looking for a new place to call home! Woopi is that place! The patrolled beach is a stunner, as will be the 1.2 million $ redevelopment of the water…
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Coffs Harbour

3.5Ranked 13th
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familyg1

"A raw diamond- where the mountains meet the sea"

We did extensive research and certainly considered all the reviews on Homely before we chose to call Coffs Harbour home. We lived in Europe for the past 10 years and it was time to come back and give…
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Kempsey

3.5Ranked 14th
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Happi

"Once You Live Outside Of Kempsey You Will Appreciate It Better"

In my experience, and I've lived around the world, I'd much rather live here than just about most places. Especially when you consider weather and climate as much as all the other necessary factors. …
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Sandy Beach

3Ranked 15th
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DaveJ

"Beachy holiday feel "

Fantastic place to live. Best northern beaches suburb - has a laid back beach community and village. Something for everyone surfing, swimming, great walks and little kiddies park on the beachfront. Pr…
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South West Rocks

3Ranked 16th
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Tamba

"Great Place to Live"

We moved here from Melbourne and love this town!! It has enough comforts (pubs, recreation etc) but maintains that community feel. Everyone is extremely friendly and I imagine this is how people used …
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Smithtown

3Ranked 17th
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topspot

"Quiet, casual and with great sunsets and sunrises."

Crime free, parks, club and Hotel, wharf and local boat ramp. Close to Hat Head Beaches and South West Rocks, or cross the bridge and your into Gladstone. Have visited many times, just so casua…
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Arakoon

2.5Ranked 18th
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Flutterby

"Small acreage blocks"

Russell Street leads from Phillip Drive and eventually becomes Arakoon Road which completes an inland loop before meeting up with the South West Rocks Road, the main route into South West Rocks. Ther…
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Gladstone

2.5Ranked 19th
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Mondo

"On The River Bank"

Gladstone is one of those towns that was central to the local community back when communications and roads were minimal, and private cars rare. Now the road between South West Rocks and Kempsey trave…
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Harrington

4.5Ranked 20th
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Troy Talbot

"Paradise.... beautiful little friendly town with so much, feel like I am on holidays 365 days a year."

Moved up from Sydney November 2017, I have never felt more relaxed and felt i am living not just alive. I believe every one should experience the type of life style Harrington has to offer whether it …
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