Dorrigo North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,787
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Dorrigo North.
The postcode for Dorrigo North is 2453 (NSW).
Dorrigo North (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Dorrigo North has roughly 2,787 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 North 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dorrigo North's population at 2,787, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,787
Median age
55
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,787
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Dorrigo North.
Local schools for Dorrigo North
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Government School Catchment
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
Non-Government Schools
Mount St John Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Dorrigo North.
- What is the Dorrigo North postcode?
- Dorrigo North is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Dorrigo North?
- Dorrigo North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorrigo North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Dorrigo North?
- There are 3 schools serving Dorrigo North on this page, including Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School, Mount St John Primary School.
- How walkable is Dorrigo North?
- Dorrigo North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dorrigo North?
- Dorrigo North is close to North Dorrigo, Bostobrick, Dorrigo, Tallowwood Ridge, Fernbrook.
- What is the population of Dorrigo North?
- The population of Dorrigo North is approximately 2,787 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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