Megan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Megan.
The postcode for Megan is 2453 (NSW).
Megan (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Megan has roughly 168 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.
Megan 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 Megan's population at 168, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
57
Family households
65%
Lone person
36%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Megan.
Local schools for Megan
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Government School Catchment
Dorrigo Public School
Dorrigo High School
Cascade Environmental Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Megan.
- What is the Megan postcode?
- Megan is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Megan?
- Megan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Megan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Megan?
- There are 4 schools serving Megan on this page, including Mount St John Primary School, Dorrigo Public School, Dorrigo High School.
- How walkable is Megan?
- Megan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Megan?
- Megan is close to Never Never, Brooklana, Dorrigo, Briggsvale, Cascade.
- What is the population of Megan?
- The population of Megan is approximately 168 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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