North Dorrigo at a glance
Median house
$842,500
Median unit
$192,960
Weekly rent
$400
Houses
Gross yield
2.5%
Houses, on the median
Population
186
Median age 58
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2453), December 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $842,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $192,960, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $169,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps North Dorrigo on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
House prices in North Dorrigo.
Median house price
$842,500
Median unit price $192,960.
Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$842,500
$192,960
186
Median age: 58
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about North Dorrigo.
North Dorrigo's median house price is $842,500 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2453 (NSW), Coffs Harbour City Council.
North Dorrigo (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW. The median house here is $842,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
North Dorrigo has roughly 186 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.
North Dorrigo 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 North Dorrigo's population at 186, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
186
Median age
58
Family households
66%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.47% (median rent $400/wk against a $842,500 price tag). Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.47%
Based on $842,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $192,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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 North Dorrigo.
Local schools for North Dorrigo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo Public School
Non-Government Schools
Mount St John Primary School
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Frequently asked
About North Dorrigo.
- What is the median house price in North Dorrigo?
- The median house price in North Dorrigo, NSW 2453 is $842,500 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $192,960.
- How much is my house worth in North Dorrigo?
- A useful starting point is the North Dorrigo median house price of $842,500 (units $192,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is North Dorrigo a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in North Dorrigo is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $400 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2453), December 2025) against the median house price of $842,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for North Dorrigo: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether North Dorrigo is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the North Dorrigo postcode?
- North Dorrigo is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is North Dorrigo?
- North Dorrigo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Dorrigo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400.
- What schools are in North Dorrigo?
- There are 3 schools serving North Dorrigo on this page, including Dorrigo High School, Dorrigo Public School, Mount St John Primary School.
- How walkable is North Dorrigo?
- North Dorrigo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Dorrigo?
- North Dorrigo is close to Dorrigo North, Bostobrick, Tallowwood Ridge, Dorrigo, Leigh.
- What is the population of North Dorrigo?
- The population of North Dorrigo is approximately 186 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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