West Coraki
NSW 2471 • New South Wales
About West Coraki
West Coraki is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located within the Richmond Valley Council area just west of the historic town of Coraki. With a population of 98 at the 2021 Census, it covers approximately 49 square kilometres of low-lying floodplain country near the junction of the Richmond and Wilsons Rivers. The postcode area has a median taxable income of $39,972.
The locality is set amid fertile river flats that have supported farming since European settlement in the mid-1800s, when Coraki was one of the busiest inland river ports in New South Wales. West Coraki has no shops or services of its own; residents rely on nearby Coraki for basic amenities and on Casino or Lismore for larger retail and medical needs. The Richmond River is central to the area's character, and the quiet, green landscape appeals to those who enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle within easy reach of the Northern Rivers coast.
West Coraki falls under postcode 2471 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional bus services — Casino / Lismore 30-45 min by car to Lismore
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Lismore (35 km) is the nearest regional centre; Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is approximately 50 km east
West Coraki is a dispersed rural locality with no shops or footpaths — a car is essential for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coraki Public School ICSEA 8236683 2073 Adam St
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Adam 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 West Coraki by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View West Coraki Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "West Coraki" under Suburb