Median house price
$989k
+16% change
NSW · Coffs Harbour Council
Karangi, 2450
Est. population · Jun 2025
528
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.8%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,899/wk
Employment rate
57.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$989,000
Languages at home
4%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Thai
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Karangi is a quieter smaller community in Coffs Harbour Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because schools and education, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Karangi snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Houses $680 · Units $500
Population (ERP)
528
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#119
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
88th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
76th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
28th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4177th in Australia
- State rank
- 1303rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #119 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #447 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 79%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $989,000
- Median price change
- +15.7%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
528(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +4.8% over 5 years · 76th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +7
- Change in 5 years
- +24
- Growth rank in NSW
- 76th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 515
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 194
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,630
- Employment rate
- 57.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 170 / 3 / 4 (+ 10 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 67
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 126.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.6%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 957
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 28th
School list
- Karangi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 957 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 29 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
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 · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- 248 Upper Orara Rd
- 249 Upper Orara Rd
- 269 Upper Orara Rd
- 31 Upper Orara Rd
- Upper Orara Rd Before Casuarina Lane
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Baringa Private Hospital (6.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 14
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Intensive plant agriculture; Horticulture; Residential Accommodation58 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Waterbody263B SHEPHARDS LANE KARANGI 2450Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 POPERAPERAN CREEK ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)58 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
2025· 2 proposals
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool167 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision570 CONVINCING GROUND ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure65 UPPER ORARA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21D MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
February 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)531B CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
2023· 1 proposal
July 2023
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Alterations and additions to residential development42 POPERAPERAN CREEK ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Shed854 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
August 2022
- Other849-849A CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling166 UPPER ORARA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
- Alterations and additions to commercial development956A CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
April 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces53 MOUNT BISHOP ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
March 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing1071 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
February 2022
- Other; Change of use643 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Under Assessment
2021· 12 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling1023C CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
- Secondary dwelling138 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
October 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1023E CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing601 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing836 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
May 2021
- Shed21 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
- Other; Change of use643 CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
April 2021
- Recreational Uses1023C Coramba rd Karangi nsw 2450Withdrawn
- Shed21 MASTONS ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
March 2021
- Other111 POPERAPERAN CREEK ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
January 2021
- Recreational Uses; ShedMount Browne Road, KARANGIDetermined
- Other849-849A CORAMBA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
2020· 3 proposals
December 2020
- Dual occupancy42 POPERAPERAN CREEK ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
June 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development280D UPPER ORARA ROAD KARANGI 2450Determined
March 2020
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 POPERAPERAN CREEK ROAD KARANGI 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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.1 km away).
Coalition 57.3%Labor 42.7%
2.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- KarangiLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- CorambaLabor 42.0% · Coalition 58.0% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
- KororaLabor 46.6% · Coalition 53.4% TPP (2025)6.6 km away
- Nana GlenLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
- Sandy BeachLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)15.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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