Coffs Harbour City Council
Dorrigo
Dorrigo at a glance
Median house
$605,000
+2.5% year on year
Median unit
$192,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,214
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Dorrigo.
Dorrigo is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$605,000
+2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $192,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$605,000
+2.5% annual growth
$192,960
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
1,214
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.41%
Based on $605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.08%
Based on $192,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.5%/yr
2021
$535K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$605K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,214
Median age
56
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
72
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.
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Dorrigo.
- What is the median house price in Dorrigo?
- The median house price in Dorrigo, NSW 2453 is $605,000. The median unit price is $192,960. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- What is the Dorrigo postcode?
- Dorrigo is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorrigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $300.
- 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 Bielsdown Hills, Moonpar, Maynards Plains, Dorrigo Mountain, Dorrigo North.
- What is the population of Dorrigo?
- Dorrigo has approximately 1,214 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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