Upper Duroby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
118
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Upper Duroby.
The postcode for Upper Duroby is 2486 (NSW).
Upper Duroby (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Upper Duroby has roughly 118 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Duroby's population at 118, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
118
Median age
54
Family households
72%
Lone person
19%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$725/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
118
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 Upper Duroby.
Local schools for Upper Duroby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tumbulgum Public School
Bilambil Public School
Terranora Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Upper Duroby.
- What is the Upper Duroby postcode?
- Upper Duroby is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Duroby?
- Upper Duroby is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Duroby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $725.
- What schools are in Upper Duroby?
- There are 17 schools serving Upper Duroby on this page, including Tumbulgum Public School, Bilambil Public School, Terranora Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Duroby?
- Upper Duroby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Duroby?
- Upper Duroby is close to Urliup, Duroby, Carool, Bilambil, Dulguigan.
- What is the population of Upper Duroby?
- The population of Upper Duroby is approximately 118 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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