Dorrigo at a glance
Median house
$630,000
+6.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$192,960
Weekly rent
$400
Houses
Gross yield
3.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
1,214
Median age 56
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Prices: Median of 21 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2453), December 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (21 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $192,960, roughly 69% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.8%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Dorrigo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Dorrigo.
Median house price
$630,000
+6.8% over the past year. Median unit price $192,960.
Median of 21 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$630,000
+6.8% annual growth
$192,960
1,214
Median age: 56
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +6.8%/yr
2021
$453K
5-year change
+39%
2026
$630K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Dorrigo.
Dorrigo's median house price is $630,000 (median of 21 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2453 (NSW), Coffs Harbour City Council.
Dorrigo (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW. The median house here is $630,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Dorrigo has roughly 1,214 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dorrigo scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dorrigo's population at 1,214, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,214
Median age
56
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.30% (median rent $400/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.30%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $192,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+6.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
32
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dorrigo.
Local schools for Dorrigo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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.
- What is the median house price in Dorrigo?
- The median house price in Dorrigo, NSW 2453 is $630,000 (median of 21 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $192,960. Annual growth is +6.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Dorrigo?
- A useful starting point is the Dorrigo median house price of $630,000 (units $192,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Dorrigo a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Dorrigo is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $400 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2453), December 2025) against the median house price of $630,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 6.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Dorrigo is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Dorrigo postcode?
- Dorrigo is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Dorrigo?
- Dorrigo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorrigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400.
- What schools are in Dorrigo?
- There are 3 schools serving Dorrigo on this page, including Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School, Mount St John Primary School.
- How walkable is Dorrigo?
- Dorrigo has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Dorrigo?
- Dorrigo is close to Moonpar, Bielsdown Hills, Maynards Plains, Dorrigo Mountain, Dorrigo North.
- What is the population of Dorrigo?
- The population of Dorrigo is approximately 1,214 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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