Lower Pappinbarra, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lower Pappinbarra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 136 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,125 /week
- Median personal income
- $510 /week
- Median family income
- $1,781 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $131 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Beechwood Public School
- Long Flat Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- 1024 Pappinbarra Rd
- 1029 Pappinbarra Rd
- Lemon Gum Rd After Pappinbarra Rd
- Pappinbarra Rd Before Lemon Gum Rd
- 1109 Pappinbarra Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 96.8% of the 31 resolvable premises in Lower Pappinbarra. 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: 3.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 96.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lower Pappinbarra?
Lower Pappinbarra (NSW 2446) had 136 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Lower Pappinbarra?
The median advertised rent in Lower Pappinbarra is $131/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lower Pappinbarra?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Lower Pappinbarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Beechwood Public School (9.4 km), Long Flat Public School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lower Pappinbarra?
Lower Pappinbarra is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lower Pappinbarra?
Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). 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 Lower Pappinbarra?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lower Pappinbarra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. 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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