Korora, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Korora NSW is 2,740 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Korora is $834 per week ($43,368 per year). Median rent in Korora is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Korora has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Korora has a population density of 165 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Korora is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Korora is $1,950.

There were 31 recorded offences in Korora in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (11 offences).

Population
2,740
Census 2021
Median income
$834/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Korora vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Korora is $834 a week, 9% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 822nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $65 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 24.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKororaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$834/wk$765/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,829/wk$1,704/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$385/wk +17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4443 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.6%22.6% +2.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Korora, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Korora Population

2,740 residents at the 2021 Census.

Korora Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$834/wk
$43,368 per year
Ranked 3,047 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Korora Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,829/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 24.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Korora against your income

About $7,926 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,379/wk
Rent share 24.6%

Korora Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1019
avg ICSEA score
441
total students
Kororo Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 441 students
1019
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Korora, with a map

Korora Map

Korora, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Korora, New South Wales: 30.2502°S, 153.1152°E

Korora Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Korora

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (1,358) Female 50.4% (1,381)

Population Density

165
people per km²
2,740 people · 16.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,992
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.2%
South Africa
1.8%
New Zealand
1.6%
Malaysia
1.3%
Germany
0.9%
India
0.9%
China
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
1.0%
German
0.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Punjabi
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%
Arabic
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
36.1%
Irish
14.6%
Scottish
12.7%
German
5.7%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Italian
3.0%
Dutch
1.6%
Chinese
1.5%
Polish
1.1%
Indian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.4%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
12.6%
Not stated
5.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.1%
Pentecostal
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Christian (other)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.2% 1,202
Separated
3.9% 89
Divorced
9.6% 218
Widowed
4.5% 101
Never married
28.8% 651

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.3%
Couple: no children
36.9%
Couple: no children under 15
13.2%
One parent: children under 15
7.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
43.1%
3 persons
16.1%
4 persons
12.2%
5 persons
7.1%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Korora

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,010 occupied private dwellings in Korora at the 2021 Census, 22.0% were rented, 42.6% owned outright and 33.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
42.6% 430 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.5% 338 dwellings
Rented
22.0% 222 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
38.3%
4 bedrooms
37.0%
5 bedrooms
9.2%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
28.7%
2 vehicles
48.6%
3 vehicles
14.9%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Korora

Employment

Employed full-time
34.0% 709 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 545 people
Unemployed
2.7% 56 people
Not in labour force
37.1% 774 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
35.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Managers
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Community & Personal Service
11.9%
Labourers
6.0%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
0.4%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Car (passenger)
6.7%
Walked only
2.1%
Truck
1.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bus
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Other
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
32.3%
Certificate III/IV
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.8%
Postgraduate Degree
8.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.3%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.9%
Health
17.8%
Education
14.6%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Engineering
11.8%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Information Technology
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.8%
Secondary: Government
20.1%
Vocational Education
11.7%
Pre-school
9.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.2%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
232
Arthritis
122
Asthma
97
Heart disease
83
Diabetes
60
Cancer
55
Lung condition
35
Stroke
23
Kidney disease
21
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 306
Did not provide
85.8% 1,847

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.1% 392
Not a volunteer
81.9% 1,773

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.7% 81
Never served
96.1% 2,092

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
31.9%
3 children
18.8%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
62
1971: 1980
61
1981: 1990
73
1991: 2000
44
2001: 2010
102
2011: 2015
47
2016
14
2017
18
2018
22
2019
21
2020
10
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.9%
moved in the last year
49.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,159
Moved from NSW
306
Moved: same area (SA2)
77
Moved from QLD
30
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.5%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
18.1%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.9%
Step family: no other children
11.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Korora Crime Statistics

31 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
11
Other Against Person
6
Theft
6
Other Against Property
5
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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3.8 km away · income $955/wk · rent $475/wk
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6.9 km away · income $801/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Korora

What is the population of Korora NSW?

The population of Korora NSW is 2,740 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 165 people per km². Korora is ranked #2,563 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Korora?

The median personal income in Korora NSW is $834 per week, or $43,368 per year. The median household income is $1,829 per week. Family income is $1,992 per week. Korora is ranked #3,047 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Korora?

Median rent in Korora NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Korora ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Korora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Korora NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Korora?

The median age in Korora NSW is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Korora a good suburb to live in?

Korora is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,740. The median income is $834/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12206. All dollar figures in AUD.