Laurieton

NSW 2443 • Rest of NSW

2,012
Population (2021)
$25,324
Median Income
4.33 km²
Area
10m
Elevation

About Laurieton

Laurieton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Port Macquarie-Hastings (Area) area. With a population of 2,012 and a median income of $25,324, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.33 km² at an elevation of 10m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Laurieton provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Laurieton falls under postcode 2443 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2443
Urban Area
Hastings
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.64°, 152.80°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.33 km²
Elevation
10m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Bold & Tunis Streets Laurieton 2443 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Laurieton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Cnr Laurie and Bold Sts, Laurieton • SHR #00476

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,365
Avg Household Size
1.7 people
Median Age
67 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,986
Census 2021
2,012
1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,244
Income 2021
$25,324
8.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,671
Born Overseas 224

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 78
  • 2. New Zealand 25
  • 3. Scotland 15
  • 4. Germany 11
  • 5. India 10
  • 6. Netherlands 9
  • 7. Ireland 7
  • 8. Sri Lanka 5
  • 9. United States 5
  • 10. China 4
  • 11. France 4
  • 12. Hong Kong 4
  • 13. Philippines 4
  • 14. Poland 4
  • 15. South Africa 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,028
Australian 801
Irish 304
Scottish 230
Australian Aboriginal 65
German 58
Italian 27
Dutch 17
Chinese 16
Welsh 16

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,440
Both parents born in Australia
271
Both parents born overseas
206
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.6%
No Religion
33.8%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
24 (1.2%)
5-14 years
110 (5.5%)
15-19 years
57 (2.8%)
20-24 years
41 (2.0%)
25-34 years
77 (3.8%)
35-44 years
86 (4.3%)
45-54 years
156 (7.8%)
55-64 years
327 (16.3%)
65-74 years
475 (23.6%)
75-84 years
412 (20.5%)
85+ years
246 (12.2%)

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