Deer Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
128
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Deer Vale.
The postcode for Deer Vale is 2453 (NSW).
Deer Vale (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Deer Vale has roughly 128 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Deer Vale 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deer Vale's population at 128, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
128
Median age
47
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
128
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Deer Vale.
Local schools for Deer Vale
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Government School Catchment
Hernani Public School
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Deer Vale.
- What is the Deer Vale postcode?
- Deer Vale is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Deer Vale?
- Deer Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Deer Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Deer Vale?
- There are 7 schools serving Deer Vale on this page, including Hernani Public School, Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School.
- How walkable is Deer Vale?
- Deer Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Deer Vale?
- Deer Vale is close to Fernbrook, Muldiva, Hernani, Brinerville, Brinerville.
- What is the population of Deer Vale?
- The population of Deer Vale is approximately 128 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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