Demographics

Dorrigo is approximately 40.54 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Dorrigo was 1191. The population is 46% male and 54% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Dorrigo are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $400 to $499 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $225 to $275.

Description

Dorrigo, a small town on the Waterfall Way, is located on the Northern Tablelands, in northern New South Wales, Australia. The town of Dorrigo is part of the Bellingen local government area. Dorrigo is approximately 580 kilometres (360 mi) north of the state capital, Sydney via the Pacific Highway, and 60 kilometres (37 mi) west from the coastal city of Coffs Harbour. Dorrigo is situated on the Dorrigo Plateau near the New England Escarpment, which is part of the Great Dividing Range. Dorrigo is 731 metres (2,398 ft) above sea level. At the 2011 Census, Dorrigo had a population of 1,072 people. Dangar Falls are located about 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) north of Dorrigo, on the Bielsdown River. The falls are small but picturesque, and are a popular photographic subject. For a short time after rain they are quite spectacular. There is an attractive picnic spot which offers excellent views. It is possible to climb down the banks and walk along the river below the water falls.