NSW · Byron Council
Coorabell, NSW, 2479
Desirability index
74.7/100
How this score is calculated#114 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Coorabell is a small locality in the Byron area, home to around 481 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 136 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-22%), roughly 282.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $950, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 481
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,107
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 184
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,485
- Employment rate
- 51.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,060
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 136
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 282.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 10 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -22.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Steal From Motor Vehicle14
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
- 1,066
- Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary
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
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- 149 Friday Hut Rd
- 409 Coorabell Rd
- Coorabell Public School, Mango Lane
- Coorabell Rd At Keys Rd
- Hinterland Way At Fowlers Lane
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Plan your journey. Use an alternative route. Check signage. Complete road closure around worksite.Local residents and emergency services will be allowed access to properties from either end of the closure but the road is not open for through traffic.Possum Shoot Road, Myocum Rd21 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
- Plan your journey. Use an alternative route. Check signage. From 22 April to Mid-July Possum Shoot Road will close to allow landslip repair works to be undertaken.Local residents and emergency services will be allowed access to properties from either end of the closure but the road will not be open for through traffic.Possum Shoot Road, Myocum Rd01 Apr 2026 – 19 Jul 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).
121 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support465 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure465 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Under Assessment
- Subdivision409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool149 FRIDAY HUT ROAD COORABELL 2479Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision307 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3/-/DP271605 #68 Myrtle Road, CoorabellUnder Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 JAMES VIEW COURT COORABELL 2479Determined
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation79 LOFTS ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Subdivision409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool465 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
2025· 28 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation36 KORANBA PLACE COORABELL 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool104 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision315 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Subdivision409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Tennis courts; Swimming pool305 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool129 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre36 KEYS ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation79 LOFTS ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)303 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure54 MANGO LANE COORABELL 2479Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool118 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support315 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Deferred Commencement
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Subdivision409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision; Extensive agriculture369 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool148 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 JAMES VIEW COURT COORABELL 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure465 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool104 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support465 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space99 NEWES ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation978 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure54 MANGO LANE COORABELL 2479Withdrawn
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation400 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure139 CRYSTAL CREEK CIRCUIT COORABELL 2479Determined
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool437 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Determined
2023· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Vivi's houseCourthouse
507 Coolamon Scenic Drive
- Rainwater tankDrinking water
- Coorabell Public SchoolSchool
Coorabell
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 74.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #114 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 149 Friday Hut Rdtransport
- 409 Coorabell Rdtransport
- Coorabell Public School, Mango Lanetransport
- Coorabell Rd At Keys Rdtransport
- Hinterland Way At Fowlers Lanetransport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)planning303 COOLAMON SCENIC DRIVE COORABELL 2479Lodged 03 Oct 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodationplanning36 KORANBA PLACE COORABELL 2479Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning409 COORABELL ROAD COORABELL 2479Lodged 15 Jul 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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