Fernbrook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
131
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Fernbrook.
The postcode for Fernbrook is 2453 (NSW).
Fernbrook (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Fernbrook has roughly 131 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Fernbrook 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fernbrook's population at 131, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
131
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
131
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Fernbrook.
Local schools for Fernbrook
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Government School Catchment
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
Non-Government Schools
Mount St John Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Fernbrook.
- What is the Fernbrook postcode?
- Fernbrook is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Fernbrook?
- Fernbrook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Fernbrook?
- There are 3 schools serving Fernbrook on this page, including Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School, Mount St John Primary School.
- How walkable is Fernbrook?
- Fernbrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fernbrook?
- Fernbrook is close to Muldiva, Moonpar, Bielsdown Hills, Bostobrick, Dorrigo North.
- What is the population of Fernbrook?
- The population of Fernbrook is approximately 131 (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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