Urunga
NSW 2455 • Rest of NSW
About Urunga
Urunga is a picturesque coastal town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located about 505 km north of Sydney and 28 km south of Coffs Harbour within Bellingen Shire. With a population of approximately 3,185 (2021 census) and a median age of 55, Urunga attracts sea-changers and retirees drawn to its relaxed lifestyle at the confluence of the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers. The town sits at the mouth of two rivers, offering outstanding surf beaches, calm estuary waters, and a dramatic ocean boardwalk.
Urunga offers a genuine coastal village lifestyle with a bowling club, cafés, a supermarket, and easy beach access. The surrounding Bellingen Shire is known for its arts scene, organic produce, and strong community spirit. Families and retirees alike enjoy the area's natural beauty, including the Urunga Wetlands boardwalk, surf breaks, and short drives to both Coffs Harbour and the hinterland town of Bellingen.
Urunga falls under postcode 2455 and is governed by Bellingen Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways regional services — Coffs Harbour 35 min
- Busways regional services — Nambucca Heads 25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Urunga has its own train station on the NSW TrainLink North Coast line, providing direct (though long) rail access to Sydney and Brisbane. Coffs Harbour (28 km) is the main regional city for major shopping and services.
The town centre, beach, and key amenities are accessible on foot or by bike. Most residents still rely on a car for larger shopping trips to Coffs Harbour.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Urunga Public School ICSEA 9746655 6393 Bonville St
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 Urunga by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Urunga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Urunga" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
53 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 119
- 2. New Zealand 31
- 3. Germany 15
- 4. Scotland 15
- 5. Netherlands 10
- 6. South Africa 9
- 7. Philippines 7
- 8. United States 7
- 9. China 4
- 10. Ireland 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)