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North Dorrigo NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Dorrigo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of North Dorrigo NSW is 186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Dorrigo is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in North Dorrigo is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). North Dorrigo has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. North Dorrigo has a population density of 6.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Dorrigo is $1,192.
There were 1 recorded offences in North Dorrigo in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).
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North Dorrigo Population
North Dorrigo Median Income & Rent
North Dorrigo Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
North Dorrigo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Dorrigo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Dorrigo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
North Dorrigo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
North Dorrigo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
North Dorrigo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
North Dorrigo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
North Dorrigo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
North Dorrigo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
North Dorrigo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
North Dorrigo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
North Dorrigo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
North Dorrigo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
North Dorrigo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
North Dorrigo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
North Dorrigo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
North Dorrigo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
North Dorrigo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
North Dorrigo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
North Dorrigo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
North Dorrigo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
North Dorrigo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
North Dorrigo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
North Dorrigo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
North Dorrigo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
North Dorrigo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
North Dorrigo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
North Dorrigo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
North Dorrigo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
North Dorrigo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
North Dorrigo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
North Dorrigo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
North Dorrigo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
North Dorrigo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
North Dorrigo Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Dorrigo
What is the population of North Dorrigo NSW?
The population of North Dorrigo NSW is 186 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².North Dorrigo is ranked #7,159 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in North Dorrigo?
The median personal income in North Dorrigo NSW is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year.The median household income is $933 per week.Family income is $1,156 per week.North Dorrigo is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in North Dorrigo?
Median rent in North Dorrigo NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 32.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.North Dorrigo ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in North Dorrigo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Dorrigo NSW is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in North Dorrigo?
The median age in North Dorrigo NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is North Dorrigo a good suburb to live in?
North Dorrigo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 186.The median income is $492/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12999. All dollar figures in AUD.