Tweed Shire Council

Duroby

NSW2486

Duroby at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

74

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Duroby.

The postcode for Duroby is 2486 (NSW).

Duroby (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.

Duroby has roughly 74 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.

Duroby 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Duroby's population at 74, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

74

Median age

58

Family households

61%

Lone person

32%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$420/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

74

Median age: 58

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Duroby.

Local schools for Duroby

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Government School Catchment

Bilambil Public School

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Tumbulgum Public School

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Terranora 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

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Duroby.

What is the Duroby postcode?
Duroby is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
Where is Duroby?
Duroby is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Duroby?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $240.
What schools are in Duroby?
There are 20 schools serving Duroby on this page, including Bilambil Public School, Tumbulgum Public School, Terranora Public School.
How walkable is Duroby?
Duroby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Duroby?
Duroby is close to Bilambil, Bungalora, Upper Duroby, North Tumbulgum, Bilambil Heights.
What is the population of Duroby?
The population of Duroby is approximately 74 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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