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Dorrigo NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dorrigo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Dorrigo NSW is 1,214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dorrigo is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in Dorrigo is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Dorrigo has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Dorrigo has a population density of 29.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Dorrigo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dorrigo is $1,300.
There were 20 recorded offences in Dorrigo in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).
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Dorrigo Population
Dorrigo Median Income & Rent
Dorrigo Demographics
Gender Split
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Dorrigo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dorrigo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Dorrigo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Dorrigo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Dorrigo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Dorrigo Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Dorrigo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Dorrigo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Dorrigo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Dorrigo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Dorrigo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Dorrigo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Dorrigo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Dorrigo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Dorrigo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Dorrigo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Dorrigo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Dorrigo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Dorrigo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Dorrigo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Dorrigo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Dorrigo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Dorrigo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Dorrigo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Dorrigo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Dorrigo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Dorrigo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Dorrigo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Dorrigo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Dorrigo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Dorrigo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Dorrigo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Dorrigo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Dorrigo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Dorrigo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Dorrigo Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorrigo
What is the population of Dorrigo NSW?
The population of Dorrigo NSW is 1,214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 29.9 people per km².Dorrigo is ranked #3,681 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Dorrigo?
The median personal income in Dorrigo NSW is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $925 per week.Family income is $1,271 per week.Dorrigo is ranked #7,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Dorrigo?
Median rent in Dorrigo NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 32.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Dorrigo ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Dorrigo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dorrigo NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Dorrigo?
The median age in Dorrigo NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Dorrigo a good suburb to live in?
Dorrigo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,214.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11280. All dollar figures in AUD.