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Lake Innes

NSW 2446 • New South Wales

495
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
75.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRetirees
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About Lake Innes

Lake Innes is a semi-rural locality on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 7 kilometres south of Port Macquarie's town centre. The area takes its name from the scenic Lake Innes, a saltwater lake surrounded by bushland and wetlands that form part of the Lake Innes Nature Reserve. The locality covers around 75 square kilometres of coastal hinterland, with a small residential population drawn to its peaceful, bush-setting lifestyle. It holds significant historical importance as the site of Lake Innes House, a grand colonial estate built by Major Archibald Innes in the 1830s, whose ruins are now heritage-listed.

Residents of Lake Innes enjoy a relaxed, nature-focused lifestyle with easy access to Port Macquarie's full range of amenities, beaches, and medical facilities. The Lake Innes Nature Reserve provides outstanding opportunities for birdwatching, bushwalking, and wildlife spotting, including koalas and migratory waterbirds. Properties in the area tend to be larger rural and semi-rural blocks, attracting families and retirees seeking space and serenity within commuting distance of Port Macquarie. The nearby Thrumster retail precinct and new residential developments reflect the broader growth of the Port Macquarie region.

Lake Innes falls under postcode 2446 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 Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2446
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.39°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
75.48 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.7M
6 sales · vs 2024 n/a

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 2446

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2446, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,827
Median 2023–24
$49,672
▲ 24.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,447

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2446; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Port Macquarie local services — Port Macquarie CBD 15–20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is Wauchope (~20 km)
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hr to Sydney

🛣️ Port Macquarie airport offers daily flights to Sydney (~1 hr)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality requiring a car for most trips; Port Macquarie services accessible by road

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
495
▲ 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 Lake Innes. 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

Where is Lake Innes located? +

Lake Innes is a locality about 7 km south of Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast, centred around the saltwater Lake Innes and its surrounding nature reserve.

What is historically significant about Lake Innes? +

Lake Innes is home to the heritage-listed ruins of Lake Innes House, a grand colonial estate built by Major Archibald Innes in the 1830s, once considered one of the grandest properties in colonial New South Wales.

Is Lake Innes good for nature activities? +

Yes — the Lake Innes Nature Reserve offers excellent birdwatching, bushwalking, and wildlife experiences. Koalas, wallabies, and a wide variety of waterbirds are commonly sighted.

How far is Lake Innes from Port Macquarie CBD? +

Lake Innes is approximately 7 km south of Port Macquarie CBD, a drive of about 10–15 minutes depending on exact location within the locality.

What is the median house price in Lake Innes? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,700,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Lake Innes a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lake Innes 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.

What is the population of Lake Innes? +

Lake Innes had a population of 495 at the 2021 Census.