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Comboyne

NSW 2429 • New South Wales

416
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
100.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Comboyne

Comboyne is a small town perched on the Comboyne Plateau in the Manning Valley region of New South Wales, approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie and 44 kilometres north of Taree, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Elevated at around 588 metres above sea level, the plateau is renowned for its fertile red basalt soils and high annual rainfall of nearly 1,800 millimetres, making it one of the greenest agricultural areas on the NSW Mid North Coast. The town had a population of 416 at the 2021 Census and serves the surrounding dairy farming and beef cattle community.

Comboyne offers a cool, lush highland escape with spectacular views across the lower Manning Valley, and is surrounded by working farms and pockets of subtropical rainforest. The town has a small community hall, a primary school, and a local store, with residents travelling to Taree or Port Macquarie for major shopping and services. The Comboyne Plateau is increasingly popular with visitors seeking scenic drives through the rolling green hills, and the area is valued by those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with a strong agricultural identity.

Comboyne falls under postcode 2429 and is governed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2429
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.77°, 152.29°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
100.17 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Comboyne for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$800K
8 sales · ▲ 5.3% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2429

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2429, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,137
Median 2023–24
$45,520
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,791

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2429; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Connections to Taree and Port Macquarie Approx. 1 hr to Taree

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
377 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Taree for NSW TrainLink services to Sydney
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs 30 min – 5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hrs – 4 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Accessed via the Comboyne Road from Taree or via Wauchope from Port Macquarie; Pacific Highway at Taree is the main artery south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Comboyne has a very limited local store; a car is essential for almost all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
416
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Comboyne. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
220.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Non-DV assault
487.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
208.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Port Macquarie-Hastings →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comboyne known for? +

Comboyne is known for its position on the elevated Comboyne Plateau, which is famous for its rich red basalt soils, very high rainfall, and lush green dairy farming landscape. The plateau offers panoramic views across the Manning Valley and is popular for scenic drives.

How far is Comboyne from Port Macquarie? +

Comboyne is approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie, a drive of around 1 to 1.5 hours via winding mountain roads. Taree is also accessible, about 44 kilometres to the south.

Does Comboyne have public transport? +

Comboyne has limited local bus services connecting to Taree and Port Macquarie, but there is no rail service to the town. Residents rely primarily on private vehicles; the nearest train station is Taree, approximately 44 kilometres away.

What is the population of Comboyne? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 416 in Comboyne, making it a small but established community that serves the broader Comboyne Plateau farming district.

Is Comboyne a good place to live? +

Comboyne is ideal for those who value a cool, green highland lifestyle surrounded by working farms and nature. It suits rural enthusiasts and those seeking affordable land on the NSW Mid North Coast, though all major services require travel to Taree or Port Macquarie.

What is the postcode for Comboyne? +

The postcode for Comboyne is 2429, shared with a number of localities in the Camden Haven and Manning Valley area of the NSW Mid North Coast.

What is the median house price in Comboyne? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $800,000, up 5.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Comboyne a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Comboyne is part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.