NSW · Richmond Valley Council
Coraki, 2471
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Richmond Valley, Coraki keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker community and employment and parks and green space against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better.
Population
- Population
- 1,373
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,072
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 490
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,246
- Employment rate
- 41%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 52 / 9 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 125
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 91
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 64.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson25
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
- Break And Enter Dwelling18
- Domestic Violence Related Assault21
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment28
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 829.5
- Coraki Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
103 public transport stops in this suburb
- Grenfell St After Shire Lane
- Martin St Before Grenfell St
- Minto St At Church Lane
- Queen Elizabeth Dr After Union St
- Surry St Before Autumn St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
62 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure107 BRIDGE STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision131 RICHMOND TERRACE CORAKI 2471Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure86 QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 THOMAS CRESCENT CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 GRAY STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 SURRY STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 PARKES STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 MARTIN STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1173 CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1215 CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
2025· 3 proposals
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1460 WOODBURN CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia39 FOREST STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 MINTO STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure97 BRIDGE STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool142 BRIDGE STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure126-128 BRIDGE STREET CORAKI 2471Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1515 WOODBURN CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 MARTIN STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
January 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 PARKES STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses39-43 ADAMS STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
- Subdivision; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 BOX RIDGE ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 UNION STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 BOX RIDGE ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
September 2023
- ShedKARDINIA STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
August 2023
- Other10 BOX RIDGE ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling57 forest street corakiDetermined
July 2023
- Dwelling1844 CASINO CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
May 2023
- Other4 BOX RIDGE ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling1844 CASINO CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
March 2023
- Subdivision of land40 DONALDSON STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
January 2023
- Signage48-52 ADAMS STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
2022· 9 proposals
December 2022
- Subdivision of land1780 CASINO CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels; Shed39 FOREST STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
October 2022
- Other1340 WOODBURN CORAKI ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development4 MINTO STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
- Other4 BOX RIDGE ROAD CORAKI 2471Determined
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed67 QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE CORAKI 2471Determined
August 2022
- Flood mitigation work7-9 RICHMOND TERRACE CORAKI 2471Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development64-68 BRIDGE STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development16 PARKES STREET CORAKI 2471Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Coraki CWACommunity centre
- Ampol CorakiGas
- Coraki CWA PreschoolKindergarten
- Coraki LibraryLibrary
- Newsagent
- Ampol CorakiPetrol station
- Coraki Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Memorial Park / Coraki Riverside ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- PharmacyQueen Elizabeth Drivepharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Coraki CWA Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 44.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2709th in Australia
- State rank
- 860th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #87 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #230 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ampol Corakiamenitiesfuel
- Ampol Corakiamenitiesgas
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Coraki CWAamenitiescommunity_centre
- Coraki CWA Preschoolamenitieskindergarten
- Coraki Libraryamenitieslibrary
- Coraki Police Stationamenitiespolice
- Mid Richmond Plumbing Suppliesamenitiestrade
- Newsagentamenitiesnewsagent
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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