Koonorigan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
332
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Koonorigan.
The postcode for Koonorigan is 2480 (NSW).
Koonorigan (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Koonorigan has roughly 332 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Koonorigan 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 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Koonorigan's population at 332, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
332
Median age
48
Family households
75%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
332
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
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Education
Schools in Koonorigan.
Local schools for Koonorigan
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Government School Catchment
Coffee Camp Public School
Jiggi Public School
The Channon 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 Koonorigan.
- What is the Koonorigan postcode?
- Koonorigan is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Koonorigan?
- Koonorigan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koonorigan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Koonorigan?
- There are 6 schools serving Koonorigan on this page, including Coffee Camp Public School, Jiggi Public School, The Channon Public School.
- How walkable is Koonorigan?
- Koonorigan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Koonorigan?
- Koonorigan is close to Jiggi, Goolmangar, Keerrong, Coffee Camp, Rock Valley.
- What is the population of Koonorigan?
- The population of Koonorigan is approximately 332 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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