Fishermans Reach, NSW 2441 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fishermans Reach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2441, home to 144 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 372 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 144
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $739 /week
- Median personal income
- $492 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Stuarts Point Public School
- South West Rocks Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop
- Fishermans Reach Rd At Perrett Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 107 resolvable premises in Fishermans Reach. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 290 across postcode 2441 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 109 violent offences, 51 theft, 49 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fishermans Reach?
Fishermans Reach (NSW 2441) had 144 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Fishermans Reach?
The median advertised rent in Fishermans Reach is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fishermans Reach?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Fishermans Reach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Stuarts Point Public School (5.2 km), South West Rocks Public School (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fishermans Reach?
Fishermans Reach is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fishermans Reach?
Across postcode 2441, 290 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (109), theft (51), property damage (49). 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 Fishermans Reach?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fishermans Reach centroid. 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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