Lorne, NSW 2439 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lorne is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2439, home to 277 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 281 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,542 /week
- Median personal income
- $583 /week
- Median family income
- $1,625 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $315 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Hannam Vale Public School
- Kendall Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- 995 Lorne Rd
- 1000 Lorne Rd
- Lorne Rd Opp Sullivans Rd
- Lorne Rd At Sullivans Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 58.8% of the 51 resolvable premises in Lorne. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 41.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 58.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2439 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 45 violent offences, 29 property damage, 28 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lorne?
Lorne (NSW 2439) had 277 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Lorne?
The median advertised rent in Lorne is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lorne?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lorne covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hannam Vale Public School (7.5 km), Kendall Public School (8.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lorne?
Lorne is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (58.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lorne?
Across postcode 2439, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (45), property damage (29), other (28). 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 Lorne?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lorne 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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