Upper Orara
NSW 2450 · Coffs Harbour
863 (2021) → 901 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Upper Orara is a stable suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450, about 433km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $908K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 13km inland. Upper Orara has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.71%), New Zealand (1.74%), Germany (1.27%), Myanmar (1.16%), Netherlands (0.93%)
Top languages: German (1.74%), Punjabi (0.7%), Spanish (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1000 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Orara Upper Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
Nearby (within 10km)
- Karangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 947
- Coramba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 939
- Crossmaglen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1026
- Bishop Druitt CollegeCombined · Independent · 9.7kmICSEA 1102
- Aspect Macarthur School, Northern Rivers Coffs HarbourPrimary · Independent · 10km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Orara
Is Upper Orara safe?
Upper Orara has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,592 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Upper Orara?
In Upper Orara, the median house price is $908K. Median weekly house rent is $695.
How far is Upper Orara from Sydney CBD?
Upper Orara is about 432.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Upper Orara?
Upper Orara has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Upper Orara?
Upper Orara has a transport score of 0/100.