Duranbah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
226
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Duranbah.
The postcode for Duranbah is 2487 (NSW).
Duranbah (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Duranbah has roughly 226 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Duranbah 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Duranbah's population at 226, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
226
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
226
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Duranbah.
Local schools for Duranbah
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Government School Catchment
Duranbah Public School
Bogangar Public School
Cudgen Public School
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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 Duranbah.
- What is the Duranbah postcode?
- Duranbah is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Duranbah?
- Duranbah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Duranbah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Duranbah?
- There are 12 schools serving Duranbah on this page, including Duranbah Public School, Bogangar Public School, Cudgen Public School.
- How walkable is Duranbah?
- Duranbah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Duranbah?
- Duranbah is close to Tanglewood, Bogangar, Kings Forest, Clothiers Creek, Round Mountain.
- What is the population of Duranbah?
- The population of Duranbah is approximately 226 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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