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Kippara

NSW 2441 • New South Wales

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandFarmingLifestyleMid-North Coast
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About Kippara

Kippara is a small rural locality in the Port Macquarie–Hastings local government area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 km south of Wauchope and about 35 km south-west of Port Macquarie. The area is characterised by gently undulating rural land, timber plantations and small hobby farms within the Hastings River valley. The locality forms part of postcode 2441, which covers the Wauchope area and surrounding hinterland communities. The population is very small, consistent with the low-density rural settlement pattern of this region.

Kippara residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to the services of Wauchope, a small inland town with a supermarket, schools, a hospital and the famous Timbertown heritage attraction. Port Macquarie, with its beaches, hospital, airport and full retail, is approximately 45 km north. The area is popular with people seeking acreage lifestyle properties, and the surrounding Hastings River valley is known for its timber industry heritage and scenic rural vistas. The Oxley Highway provides the main road link between Wauchope and Kempsey to the south.

Kippara falls under postcode 2441 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
2441
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.23°, 152.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.55 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2441

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2441 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,578
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,227

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2441; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach via Wauchope — Port Macquarie / Kempsey Approx 20 min to Wauchope

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
Drive to Wauchope (~15 km), then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~5.5 hours)
By Bus
Coach from Wauchope/Port Macquarie to Sydney; approx 5.5–6 hours
By Car (Peak)
Approx 4.5 hours via Pacific Motorway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 4 hours

🛣️ Wauchope (~15 km) is the nearest town with supermarkets, schools, and a hospital. Port Macquarie (~45 km north) is the regional centre with airport and full services.

Walkability Car Dependent

A rural locality with no footpaths or public transport infrastructure. All daily needs require a short drive to Wauchope or Port Macquarie.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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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 Kippara. 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 Kippara known for? +

Kippara is a small rural locality in the Port Macquarie–Hastings local government area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 15 km south of Wauchope and about 35 km south-west of Port Macquarie.

How far is Kippara from Sydney CBD? +

Kippara is approximately 380 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around Approx 4.5 hours via Pacific Motorway during peak hour and Approx 4 hours off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately Drive to Wauchope (~15 km), then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~5.5 hours).

Does Kippara have public transport? +

Kippara is served by bus routes (NSW TrainLink coach via Wauchope) connecting to Port Macquarie / Kempsey with a travel time of approximately Approx 20 min to Wauchope. There is no train or metro station in the suburb.

What is the population of Kippara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kippara has a population of approximately 0 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Kippara a good place to live? +

Kippara suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Kippara? +

The postcode for Kippara in NSW is 2441.

Is Kippara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kippara 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.