Dorrigo Mountain at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Dorrigo Mountain.
The postcode for Dorrigo Mountain is 2453 (NSW).
Dorrigo Mountain (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Dorrigo Mountain has roughly 88 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Dorrigo Mountain 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dorrigo Mountain's population at 88, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
88
Median age
61
Family households
70%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
Education
Schools in Dorrigo Mountain.
Local schools for Dorrigo Mountain
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Government School Catchment
Dorrigo Public School
Orama Public School
Dorrigo High School
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Frequently asked
About Dorrigo Mountain.
- What is the Dorrigo Mountain postcode?
- Dorrigo Mountain is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Dorrigo Mountain?
- Dorrigo Mountain is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorrigo Mountain?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Dorrigo Mountain?
- There are 5 schools serving Dorrigo Mountain on this page, including Mount St John Primary School, Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education, Dorrigo Public School.
- How walkable is Dorrigo Mountain?
- Dorrigo Mountain has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dorrigo Mountain?
- Dorrigo Mountain is close to Maynards Plains, Moonpar, Bielsdown Hills, Dorrigo, Darkwood.
- What is the population of Dorrigo Mountain?
- The population of Dorrigo Mountain is approximately 88 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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