Thrumster, NSW 2444 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Thrumster is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2444, home to 2,382 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 312 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,382
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,988 /week
- Median personal income
- $882 /week
- Median family income
- $2,118 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,080
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Westport Public School
- Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
- North East Public School of Distance Education
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Chancellors Dr After Diploma Dr
- John Oxley Dr After Chancellor Dr
- John Oxley Dr Before Carlie Jane Dr
- St Joseph's Regional College
- John Oxley Dr After Oxley Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.2% of the 2,059 resolvable premises in Thrumster. 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: 97.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 1.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.4%
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 Thrumster?
Thrumster (NSW 2444) had 2,382 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Thrumster?
The median advertised rent in Thrumster is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Thrumster?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Thrumster covering government sectors. Nearest include: Westport Public School (6.5 km), Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus (6.8 km), North East Public School of Distance Education (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Thrumster?
Thrumster is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Thrumster?
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 Thrumster?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Thrumster 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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