NSW2453· Pop. 2,787Coffs Harbour

DORRIGO NORTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$744,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-11.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DORRIGO NORTH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DORRIGO NORTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$450/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.48%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$450k

2021

$545k

2022

$600k

2023

$580k

2024

$860k

2025

$838k

2026

$745k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DORRIGO NORTH is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.1% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$965/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.4%

75.7% owner-occupier

Median age

55.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

28.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

415.4 km

Regional

Days on market

68 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

47.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

111/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2453

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Hernani Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1049

Mount St John Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 961

Dorrigo Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 948

Dundurrabin Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 879

Ebor Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 826

🎓Secondary (1)

Dorrigo High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 951

📚Combined (1)

Cascade Environmental Education Centre

Government

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

36/ 100

6.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

936ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

17/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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