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Port Macquarie

NSW 2444 • Rest of NSW

47,693
Population (2021)
$35,308
Median Income
54.47 km²
Area
4m
Elevation
Coastal ParadiseSea ChangeRetirement FriendlyBeach Lifestyle

About Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a stunning coastal city on the NSW Mid North Coast, where the Hastings River meets the Tasman Sea. With a population approaching 48,000, it's transformed from a quiet retirement destination into a vibrant regional centre attracting sea-changers of all ages. The climate is near-perfect subtropical, and the town is blessed with seventeen beaches stretching along its coastline.

The lifestyle here is quintessentially Australian coastal—relaxed yet active, with surfing, fishing, and bushwalking all part of daily life. The town centre offers excellent shopping and dining, while the surrounding hinterland provides winery experiences and rainforest walks. Port Macquarie attracts retirees, young families seeking a lifestyle change, and remote workers who've discovered you can have beach views and a career. The koala hospital is a beloved local institution.

Port Macquarie falls under postcode 2444 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2444
Urban Area
Port Macquarie
LGA
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.46°, 152.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
54.47 km²
Elevation
4m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Shop 1a Ocean Drive Port Macquarie 2444 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Bay And Park Streets Port Macquarie 2444 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near Port Macquarie, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Courthouse and Norfolk Island pines (former)
Clarence Street (cnr), Port Macquarie • SHR #00554
Port Macquarie Second Burying Ground 1824 - 1886
Gordon Street, Port Macquarie • SHR #01731
Port Macquarie First (Allman Hill) Burying Ground 1822 - 1824
Clarence Street, Port Macquarie • SHR #01730
Port Macquarie Government House Site
2 Clarence Street Port Macquarie • SHR #01517
St Thomas' Anglican Church
Hay Street, Port Macquarie • SHR #01653
Hastings Historical Society Museum
22 Clarence Street Port Macquarie • SHR #00326
Lake Innes House ruins and environs
The Ruins Way, Port Macquarie • SHR #00997
Archaeological Remains of Overseers' Cottages
30-44 Clarence Street Port Macquarie • SHR #01813

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,751
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
48 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
44,830
Census 2021
47,693
▲ 6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,640
Income 2021
$35,308
▲ 19.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 38,572
Born Overseas 6,840

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 2,151
  • 2. New Zealand 738
  • 3. Philippines 293
  • 4. South Africa 262
  • 5. India 255
  • 6. Scotland 250
  • 7. Germany 212
  • 8. United States 174
  • 9. Netherlands 172
  • 10. China 139
  • 11. Ireland 129
  • 12. Nepal 116
  • 13. Canada 110
  • 14. Italy 78
  • 15. Thailand 75

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 21,452
Australian 19,118
Irish 6,438
Scottish 5,422
Australian Aboriginal 2,356
German 1,970
Italian 1,049
Dutch 729
Chinese 478
Filipino 390

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

31,580
Both parents born in Australia
8,132
Both parents born overseas
5,433
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.4%
No Religion
37.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,041 (4.3%)
5-14 years
5,382 (11.3%)
15-19 years
2,758 (5.8%)
20-24 years
2,341 (4.9%)
25-34 years
4,419 (9.3%)
35-44 years
4,995 (10.5%)
45-54 years
5,742 (12.0%)
55-64 years
6,251 (13.1%)
65-74 years
6,726 (14.1%)
75-84 years
4,892 (10.3%)
85+ years
2,147 (4.5%)

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