North Macksville, NSW 2447 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Macksville is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2447, home to 669 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 389 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $916 /week
- Median personal income
- $545 /week
- Median family income
- $1,342 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Macksville Public School
- Macksville High School
- Nambucca Heads High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Mattick Rd Opp Rosella Dr
- Old Coast Rd Opp 247
- Macksville Hospital
- 247 Old Coast Rd
- Old Coast Rd Opp 309
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 58.2% of the 414 resolvable premises in North Macksville. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 58.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Macksville?
North Macksville (NSW 2447) had 669 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Nambucca Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in North Macksville?
The median advertised rent in North Macksville is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Macksville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near North Macksville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Macksville Public School (3.3 km), Macksville High School (3.9 km), Nambucca Heads High School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Macksville?
North Macksville is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (58.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North 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 North Macksville?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Macksville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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