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Sancrox

NSW 2446 • New South Wales

602
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialSemi-RuralWildlifeRegional
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About Sancrox

Sancrox is an industrial locality and suburb of Port Macquarie, a regional city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, approximately 380 kilometres north of Sydney. It falls within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area and covers around 25.6 square kilometres of relatively flat land west of the city centre. With a population of around 602 residents, the locality has a mixed industrial and semi-rural character, providing important commercial and light industrial services to the broader Port Macquarie region.

Sancrox is home to the Billabong Zoo, a popular wildlife park and one of the region's most visited family attractions, featuring native Australian animals and wildlife presentations. The locality's proximity to Port Macquarie city means residents have access to the full range of services, shopping, beaches, and amenities that the city offers, typically a short drive away. The area appeals to those working in trade and industry or seeking acreage properties within easy reach of a well-serviced regional city.

Sancrox 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
25.59 km²
Population Density
24 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.03M
10 sales · ▼ 0.2% vs 2024

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

  • Busways regional services — Port Macquarie CBD 15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Wauchope (T2/CountryLink connections)
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min to Port Macquarie city centre
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-8 min to Port Macquarie city centre

🛣️ Port Macquarie Airport is nearby; Pacific Highway provides regional road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Industrial locality with limited footpaths and no walkable retail precinct; a car is essential for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
602
▲ 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 Sancrox. 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 Sancrox known for? +

Sancrox is best known as home to the Billabong Zoo, a well-regarded wildlife park on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, as well as for its light industrial and trade businesses serving the Port Macquarie region.

How far is Sancrox from Sydney CBD? +

Sancrox is approximately 380 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, making it roughly a 4–5 hour drive via the Pacific Highway.

Does Sancrox have public transport? +

Public transport in Sancrox is limited; there is no train service to Port Macquarie, though regional bus services connect the area to the Port Macquarie city centre. A car is the most practical mode of transport.

What is the population of Sancrox? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sancrox has a population of approximately 602 residents, reflecting its character as a small industrial and semi-rural locality rather than a densely populated residential suburb.

Is Sancrox a good place to live? +

Sancrox suits those who value space, access to wildlife and nature, and proximity to the coastal lifestyle of Port Macquarie, though it is primarily an industrial area rather than a conventional residential neighbourhood.

What is the postcode for Sancrox? +

The postcode for Sancrox is 2446, shared with other localities in the Port Macquarie area.

What is the median house price in Sancrox? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,035,000, down 0.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Sancrox a safe area? +

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