Macksville, NSW 2447 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macksville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2447, home to 2,782 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 374 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $944 /week
- Median personal income
- $511 /week
- Median family income
- $1,206 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Nambucca Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Macksville Public School
- Macksville High School
- Scotts Head Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 16 bus stops
- Macksville Public School, Wallace St
- Winifred St At Cooper St
- Macksville Post Office, Cooper St
- Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Macksville Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 33.0% of the 1,839 resolvable premises in Macksville. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 32.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 26.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2447 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 violent offences, 104 theft, 78 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macksville?
Macksville (NSW 2447) had 2,782 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Nambucca Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Macksville?
The median advertised rent in Macksville is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macksville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Macksville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Macksville Public School (0.1 km), Macksville High School (0.9 km), Scotts Head Public School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macksville?
Macksville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (33% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macksville?
Across postcode 2447, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (123), theft (104), vehicle theft (78). 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 Macksville?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Macksville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops, 1 train 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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