Upper Duroby
NSW 2486 • New South Wales
About Upper Duroby
Upper Duroby is a small rural locality in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, nestled in the hinterland behind the Far North Coast beaches near the Queensland border. With a population of 118 at the 2021 census and covering just 5.6 square kilometres, it is an intimate semi-rural enclave set among low rolling hills and subtropical vegetation. The locality sits approximately 10 kilometres inland from Kingscliff and Cabarita Beach, within easy reach of the Tweed Coast's renowned beaches and the Gold Coast across the border. It forms part of the broader Tweed Valley, known for its lush landscapes and relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Upper Duroby offers a quiet semi-rural escape for those wanting proximity to the Tweed Coast and Gold Coast without the density of beachside living. The area attracts a mix of young families, retirees, and lifestyle seekers drawn by affordable acreage, subtropical bush settings, and easy access to pristine beaches at Cabarita, Kingscliff, and Salt Village. The Gold Coast's Coolangatta and Robina are within 30–45 minutes, while Tweed Heads provides shops and services just to the north. Murwillumbah, 15 kilometres south-west, serves as the Tweed Valley's regional hub.
Upper Duroby falls under postcode 2486 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 703 — Tweed Heads via Kingscliff ~25 min
- Regional — Murwillumbah ~20 min
Commute to Gold Coast CBD (Surfers Paradise)
🛣️ Brisbane CBD is ~105 km (90–110 min drive); Coolangatta Airport ~20 km
Semi-rural locality requiring a car for most daily needs; local paths limited
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Doyle Drive
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Banora Point High School ICSEA 96507 5513 1960 2 Eucalyptus Drive
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Banora Point Public School ICSEA 99207 5524 1444 Pioneer Pde
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Centaur Public School ICSEA 97507 5524 9655 1 Eucalyptus Drive
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Bilambil Public School ICSEA 99707 5590 7210 418 Bilambil Road
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411 Carool Road
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Sunshine Avenue
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86 Mahers Lane
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Terranora Public School ICSEA 102307 5590 4146 650 Terranora Rd
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3a Acacia Street
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3a Acacia Street
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Caldera School ICSEA 93607 5524 3244 37 Corporation Circuit
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Tweed Heads South Public School ICSEA 88207 5524 3408 Heffron St
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Tweed River High School ICSEA 94007 5524 3007 4 Heffron Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Upper Duroby by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Upper Duroby Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Upper Duroby" under Suburb
