Blackmans Point, NSW 2444 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Blackmans Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2444, home to 178 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 312 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $737 /week
- Median personal income
- $580 /week
- Median family income
- $1,312 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,089
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Westport Public School
- Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
- North East Public School of Distance Education
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Blackmans Point Rd Turnaround
- Blackmans Point Rd Opp Riverlodge Park
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.9% of the 130 resolvable premises in Blackmans Point. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,871 across postcode 2444 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,100 theft, 1,099 violent offences, 432 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blackmans Point?
Blackmans Point (NSW 2444) had 178 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Blackmans Point?
The median advertised rent in Blackmans Point is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Blackmans Point?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Blackmans Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Westport Public School (6.4 km), Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus (6.4 km), North East Public School of Distance Education (7.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Blackmans Point?
Blackmans Point is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Blackmans Point?
Across postcode 2444, 3,871 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (1,100), violent (1,099), other (432). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Blackmans Point?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Blackmans Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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