Telegraph Point, NSW 2441 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Telegraph Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2441, home to 604 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 372 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 604
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,514 /week
- Median personal income
- $680 /week
- Median family income
- $1,639 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Telegraph Point Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- River View Tavern, Rollands Plains Rd
- Rollands Plains Rd Before Telegraph Point Rd
- Rollands Plains Rd After Telegraph Point Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Rolands Plains Rd
- Telegraph Point Rd Opp Rollands Plains Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.4% of the 268 resolvable premises in Telegraph Point. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 290 across postcode 2441 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 109 violent offences, 51 theft, 49 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Telegraph Point?
Telegraph Point (NSW 2441) had 604 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Telegraph Point?
The median advertised rent in Telegraph Point is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Telegraph Point?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Telegraph Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Telegraph Point Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Telegraph Point?
Telegraph Point is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Telegraph Point?
Across postcode 2441, 290 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (109), theft (51), property damage (49). 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 Telegraph Point?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Telegraph Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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