Suburb / Locality · Area profile

North Dorrigo

30 km²

North Dorrigo has an older age profile than most, modest household incomes and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 North Dorrigo, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population186▼ -39.0%since 2011 Median age58 yrs▲ +18.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over37.6%Children under 1512.9%People in a de facto relationship12.8%▲ +18.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Seniors (65+)37.6%

Older adults (45–64)33.3%

Young adults (25–44)14.0%

Children (0–14)12.9%

Youth (15–24)6.5%

Marital status

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (13%).

Married51%
Never married28%
Divorced13%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia86.6%

England2.2%

Ancestry

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (32%) and Scottish (15%).

Australian45.2%

English42.5%

Scottish20.4%

Irish17.7%

German6.5%

Italian1.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only95.7%

Religion

People with no religion46.8%

Religious affiliation

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (48%).

No religion52%
Christianity48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.6%

Highest year of school

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1240.0%

Year 1028.7%

Year 9 or below22.5%

Year 113.8%

Highest qualification level

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV29.8%

Bachelor degree19.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.6%

Postgraduate degree4.3%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Field of qualification

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Agriculture & environment (16%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related19.1%

Agriculture & environment13.8%

Health11.7%

Society & culture11.7%

Management & commerce10.6%

Education5.3%

Architecture & building4.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Information technology3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$492▲ +20.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$933▲ +37.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,156▲ +27.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.6%

Household income distribution

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 48%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49944.6%

Under $65024.1%

$1,500–$2,99914.5%

$3,000–$3,9994.8%

$4,000 or more4.8%

Personal income distribution

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65048.1%

$650–$1,49932.7%

$1,500–$2,9996.8%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.9%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities6.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (15%).

None53.8%

One condition24.2%

Two conditions14.0%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis18.3%

Asthma15.6%

Mental health10.2%

Other condition9.1%

Heart disease8.1%

Lung condition8.1%

Cancer7.0%

Diabetes5.9%

Stroke2.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.7%People providing unpaid care17.9%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011 One-parent families9.5%People living alone25.3%▼ -1.2%since 2011

Family composition

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Couples without children at 51%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples without children51%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is 2 people at 53%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 6 or more (8%).

2 people47.0%

1 person25.3%

6 or more7.2%

3 people6.0%

4 people3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +66.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,192▲ +10.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.6%Homes owned outright54.2%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.1%▼ -4.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (11%).

Owned outright61%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Rented11%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms43.4%

4 bedrooms22.9%

2 bedrooms14.5%

5 or more10.8%

1 bedroom7.2%

Studio / none6.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34950.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 54%, followed by Under $1,000 (23%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

$1,800–$2,99941.2%

Under $1,00017.6%

$1,000–$1,79917.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.8%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles37.2%

1 vehicle34.6%

3 vehicles14.1%

No vehicle3.8%

4 or more3.8%

How people get to work

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (42%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)44.2%

Worked at home35.1%

Walked3.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation51.9%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing33.8%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Construction10.4%

Education & training7.8%

Professional & technical6.5%

Manufacturing5.2%

Transport & warehousing5.2%

Retail trade3.9%

Rental & real estate3.9%

Occupations people work in

In North Dorrigo, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Professionals (12%).

Managers24.7%

Machinery operators & drivers14.3%

Professionals11.7%

Sales workers11.7%

Technicians & trades10.4%

Labourers9.1%

Community & personal service7.8%

Clerical & administrative7.8%

Nearby areas

Tallowwood Ridge Dorrigo Moonpar Bostobrick Fernbrook Bielsdown Hills Megan Dorrigo Mountain

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