Coorabell, NSW 2479 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Coorabell is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2479, home to 481 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 614 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 481
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,107 /week
- Median personal income
- $836 /week
- Median family income
- $2,288 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $485 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,485
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Coorabell Public School
- Bangalow Public School
- Goonengerry Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Friday Hut Rd At Coolamon Scenic Dr
- Coolamon Scenic Dr After Friday Hut Rd
- Friday Hut Rd Before Coolamon Scenic Dr
- Coolamon Scenic Dr At Possum Shoot Rd
- Friday Hut Rd Opp 24
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.0% of the 200 resolvable premises in Coorabell. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 129 across postcode 2479 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coorabell?
Coorabell (NSW 2479) had 481 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Coorabell?
The median advertised rent in Coorabell is $485/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Coorabell?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Coorabell covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coorabell Public School (1.5 km), Bangalow Public School (6.5 km), Goonengerry Public School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Coorabell?
Coorabell is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Coorabell?
Across postcode 2479, 129 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (37), vehicle theft (23), theft (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Coorabell?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Coorabell centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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