NSW · Coffs Harbour Council
Korora, 2450
Current weather
18.2°CClear sky
79% humidity · 12.5 km/h wind · 20.7° / 14.2° today · 1.4 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Korora revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,740
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,829
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 129 of 1,132
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 89 / 161 / 45
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 433
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 363
- Against the person
- 95
- Against property
- 133
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 132.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order390
- Breach Bail Conditions817
- Domestic Violence Related Assault416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment572
- Malicious Damage To Property460
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,019
- Kororo Public 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
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- James Small Dr At Russ Hammond Cl
- James Small Dr At Tranquility Dr
- James Small Dr Before Ballantine Dr
- James Small Dr Opp Albert Chappell Dr
- Kororo Public School, Pacific Hwy
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksPacific Highway31 Mar 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
230 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59A FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 PARKES DRIVE KORORA 2450Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool14 FERN TREE PLACE KORORA 2450Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 Norman Hill Drive, KororaAdditional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool103A FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 MIRANDA PLACE KORORA 2450Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification signCOACHMANS CLOSE KORORA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space40 FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 BLUE LUBEN CLOSE KORORA 2450Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 BAY VIEW PLACE KORORA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling65 RIPPINGALES ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 LOVETTS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Subdivision11 TROPIC LODGE PLACE KORORA 2450Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision3 KOTARA PLACE KORORA 2450Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure99B OLD COAST ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 TREVALLY STREET KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation13 ALBERT CHAPPELL DRIVE KORORA 2450Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space40 FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Subdivision4 Mitch Place, Korora NSW 2450Under Assessment
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool115B BRUXNER PARK ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Subdivision110A FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure40 MUSA LANE KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureOLD COAST ROAD KORORA 2450Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure259 BRUXNER PARK ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Subdivision37 CAMPBELL CLOSE KORORA 2450Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision323C OLD COAST ROAD KORORA 2450Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure105B FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers73 korora Basin Rd KororaDetermined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure79 KORORA BASIN ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure61B FINLAYS ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Subdivision65 RIPPINGALES ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 BRUCE TAYLOR CIRCUIT KORORA 2450Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool26 OLD COAST ROAD KORORA 2450Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7/9 Breakers Way, Korora, NSW 2450Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool11 DAINTREE DRIVE KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 NORMAN HILL DRIVE KORORA 2450Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 BRUCE TAYLOR CIRCUIT KORORA 2450Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 ATWAL WAY KORORA 2450Determined
March 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool9 KOTARA PLACE KORORA 2450Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support30 BRUCE TAYLOR CIRCUIT KORORA 2450Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (3)
- Solitary Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
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
- Korora Beach ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
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)
- 4
- 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
- 40.2/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3450th in Australia
- State rank
- 1088th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #54 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #111 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Solitary Rural Fire Brigadeamenitiesfire_station
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime390
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime817
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime416
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime572
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime460
- James Small Dr At Russ Hammond Cltransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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