Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Port Macquarie is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2444, home to 47,693 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 312 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 47,693
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,282 /week
- Median personal income
- $679 /week
- Median family income
- $1,684 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,751
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- North East Public School of Distance Education
- Port Macquarie Public School
- Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
- Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
- Westport Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 72 bus stops
- Clarence St After Hay St
- Clarence St Before Hay St
- Port Macquarie Public School, School St
- Munster St At Church St
- Short St Before Barracks Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 44 cafés
- 86 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 51 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 12 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.5% of the 29,649 resolvable premises in Port Macquarie. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 31.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,871 across postcode 2444 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,100 theft, 1,099 violent offences, 432 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie (NSW 2444) had 47,693 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Port Macquarie?
The median advertised rent in Port Macquarie is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Port Macquarie?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Port Macquarie covering government sectors. Nearest include: North East Public School of Distance Education (0.3 km), Port Macquarie Public School (0.3 km), Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Port Macquarie?
Across postcode 2444, 3,871 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (1,100), violent (1,099), other (432). 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 Port Macquarie?
72 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Port Macquarie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 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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