North Dorrigo, NSW 2453 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Dorrigo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2453, home to 186 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Coffs Harbour local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $933 /week
- Median personal income
- $492 /week
- Median family income
- $1,156 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $1,192
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Dorrigo High School
- Dorrigo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Rawson St At Tyringham Rd
- Rawson St Before Hayden St
- Rawson St After Hayden St
- Tyringham Rd At Rawson St
- Hayden St At Phillips St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.4% of the 108 resolvable premises in North Dorrigo. 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: 95.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.6%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Dorrigo?
North Dorrigo (NSW 2453) had 186 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Bellingen local government area.
What is the median rent in North Dorrigo?
The median advertised rent in North Dorrigo is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Dorrigo?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near North Dorrigo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dorrigo High School (5.8 km), Dorrigo Public School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Dorrigo?
North Dorrigo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North 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 North Dorrigo?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Dorrigo 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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