Coffs Harbour City Council

Deer Vale

NSW2453

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

128

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft2 (33.3%)
Arson1 (16.7%)
Sexual offences1 (16.7%)
Disorderly conduct1 (16.7%)
Malicious damage to property1 (16.7%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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

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Dorrigo High School

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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.

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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