Lorne
NSW 2439 • New South Wales
About Lorne
Lorne is a small rural locality in the Camden Haven region of New South Wales, tucked into the hills of the Mount Comboyne plateau on the Mid North Coast, approximately 30 kilometres south of Port Macquarie. With a population of 277 residents in the 2021 Census and an area of around 51 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming and rural residential locality within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. The undulating subtropical hinterland terrain gives Lorne a tranquil, semi-rural character distinct from the coastal towns and beach suburbs of the Mid North Coast.
Lorne's character is defined by its quiet hinterland setting, with small farms, hobby properties, and remnant rainforest forming the backdrop to everyday life. The nearby towns of Kendall and Wauchope provide local shopping and community services, while Port Macquarie — with its beaches, hospital, shopping centres, and regional airport — is accessible within around 30 to 40 minutes by car. The area attracts tree-changers seeking affordable hinterland land and a peaceful lifestyle within easy reach of the coast, and supports a small but active rural community including a local NSW Rural Fire Service brigade.
Lorne falls under postcode 2439 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2439
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2439, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2439; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Busways Mid North Coast services — Port Macquarie ~40-50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Port Macquarie (30km) is the practical hub for services; Pacific Highway provides main road access toward Sydney or Brisbane
Dispersed rural hinterland locality; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kendall Public School ICSEA 9366559 0040 Logans Crossing Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Lorne. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)