Coorabell at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
481
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Coorabell.
The postcode for Coorabell is 2479 (NSW).
Coorabell (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Coorabell has roughly 481 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Coorabell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coorabell's population at 481, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
481
Median age
48
Family households
75%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$485/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
481
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Coorabell.
Local schools for Coorabell
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Government School Catchment
Coorabell Public School
Goonengerry Public School
Bangalow Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coorabell.
- What is the Coorabell postcode?
- Coorabell is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Coorabell?
- Coorabell is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coorabell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $485.
- What schools are in Coorabell?
- There are 12 schools serving Coorabell on this page, including Coorabell Public School, Goonengerry Public School, Bangalow Public School.
- How walkable is Coorabell?
- Coorabell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coorabell?
- Coorabell is close to Federal, Myocum, Possum Creek, Ewingsdale, Bangalow.
- What is the population of Coorabell?
- The population of Coorabell is approximately 481 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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