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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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
74
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Duroby.
Local schools for Duroby
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Government School Catchment
Bilambil Public School
Tumbulgum Public School
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
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 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.
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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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