Ballina Shire Council
Dorroughby
Dorroughby at a glance
Median house
$1,134,000
+3.8% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
45
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
158
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Dorroughby.
Dorroughby is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,134,000
+3.8% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,134,000
+3.8% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
45
Average days to sell
158
Median age: 53
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.42%
Based on $1,134,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.62%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.8%
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 202685%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202645 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 +3.8%/yr
2021
$941K
5-year change
+20%
2026
$1.1M
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
158
Median age
53
Family households
67%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Dorroughby.
Local schools for Dorroughby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre
Rosebank Public School
Whian Whian Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dorroughby.
- What is the median house price in Dorroughby?
- The median house price in Dorroughby, NSW 2480 is $1,134,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +3.8%.
- What is the Dorroughby postcode?
- Dorroughby is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dorroughby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Dorroughby?
- There are 10 schools serving Dorroughby on this page, including Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre, Rosebank Public School, Whian Whian Public School.
- How walkable is Dorroughby?
- Dorroughby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dorroughby?
- Dorroughby is close to Missingham, Rosebank, Whian Whian, Dunoon, Repentance Creek.
- What is the population of Dorroughby?
- Dorroughby has approximately 158 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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