Clarence Valley Council
Upper Orara
Upper Orara at a glance
Median house
$970,000
-9.3% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
863
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Upper Orara.
Upper Orara is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$970,000
-9.3% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$970,000
-9.3% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
44
Average days to sell
863
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.98%
Based on $970,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.63%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-9.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202644 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -9.3%/yr
2021
$1.6M
5-year change
-39%
2026
$970K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
863
Median age
45
Family households
83%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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 Orara.
Local schools for Upper Orara
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orara Upper Public School
Karangi Public School
Coramba Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Upper Orara.
- What is the median house price in Upper Orara?
- The median house price in Upper Orara, NSW 2450 is $970,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -9.3%.
- What is the Upper Orara postcode?
- Upper Orara is in the 2450 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Orara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Upper Orara?
- There are 5 schools serving Upper Orara on this page, including Orara Upper Public School, Karangi Public School, Coramba Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Orara?
- Upper Orara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Orara?
- Upper Orara is close to Dairyville, Karangi, Coramba, North Boambee Valley, Crossmaglen.
- What is the population of Upper Orara?
- Upper Orara has approximately 863 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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