Dorrigo, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dorrigo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 1,214 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 415 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,214
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $925 /week
- Median personal income
- $560 /week
- Median family income
- $1,271 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bellingen
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Dorrigo Public School
- Dorrigo High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Cudgery St After Hickory St
- Cudgery St Before Hickory St
- Hickory St Opp Pine St
- Hickory St Opp Fern St
- Kurrajong St At Waratah Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 5 pubs and bars
- 17 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 37.2% of the 862 resolvable premises in Dorrigo. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 37.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 33.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 131 across postcode 2453 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 27 property damage, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dorrigo?
Dorrigo (NSW 2453) had 1,214 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in Dorrigo?
The median advertised rent in Dorrigo is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dorrigo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Dorrigo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dorrigo Public School (0.4 km), Dorrigo High School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dorrigo?
Dorrigo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dorrigo?
Across postcode 2453, 131 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (27), 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 Dorrigo?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dorrigo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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