Upper Orara NSW 2450 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Upper Orara is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2450). The median sale price is $1.03M (+151% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $630/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.2%. It has a population of about 863 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $600,000 |
| 2017 | $600,000 |
| 2018 | $593,500 |
| 2020 | $520,000 |
| 2021 | $840,000 |
| 2024 | $1,027,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $410 |
| 2-bedroom | $550 |
| 3-bedroom | $673 |
| 4+ bed | $820 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (85% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 863
- Median age: 45
- Median weekly household income: $1,739
- Average household size: 2.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1011 · 64th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 987 · 54th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Upper Orara
- Orara Upper Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Sawtell Station (train), about 13.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Upper Orara?
The median sale price in Upper Orara NSW 2450 is $1,027,500, up 151% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Upper Orara?
The median weekly rent in Upper Orara (postcode 2450) is $630 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Upper Orara?
The estimated gross rental yield in Upper Orara is about 3.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Upper Orara?
Schools located in Upper Orara include Orara Upper Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Boambee 2450
- Bonville 2450
- Coramba 2450
- Coffs Harbour 2450
- North Boambee Valley 2450
- Karangi 2450
- Lowanna 2450
- Ulong 2450
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.