Upper Thora at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,953
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Upper Thora.
The postcode for Upper Thora is 2454 (NSW).
Upper Thora (2454) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Upper Thora has roughly 7,953 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Upper Thora 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 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Thora's population at 7,953, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,953
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,953
Median age: 47
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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 Thora.
Local schools for Upper Thora
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Government School Catchment
Bellingen Public School
Non-Government Schools
Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education
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Frequently asked
About Upper Thora.
- What is the Upper Thora postcode?
- Upper Thora is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Upper Thora?
- Upper Thora is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2454, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Thora?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Upper Thora?
- There are 2 schools serving Upper Thora on this page, including Chrysalis School for Rudolf Steiner Education, Bellingen Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Thora?
- Upper Thora has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Thora?
- Upper Thora is close to Thora, Gordonville, Kooroowi, Never Never, Dorrigo Mountain.
- What is the population of Upper Thora?
- The population of Upper Thora is approximately 7,953 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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