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Telegraph Point

NSW 2441 • New South Wales

604
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Telegraph Point

Telegraph Point is a small rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Port Macquarie in the Hastings Valley. With a population of around 600 residents spread across 26 square kilometres, it retains the character of a quiet country village surrounded by productive farmland, dairy pastures, and remnant subtropical rainforest. The locality takes its name from an early telegraph repeater station that once operated in the area. The Hastings River and its tributaries weave through the surrounding landscape, providing scenic backdrop and recreational opportunities.

Life in Telegraph Point revolves around its small village centre, local school, and the strong community bonds typical of rural NSW settlements. Residents value the peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining within easy commuting distance of Port Macquarie's full range of services, hospitals, and beaches. The area is popular with hobby farmers and lifestyle property seekers attracted by affordable land and the mild coastal hinterland climate. Outdoor activities including fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the Hastings River foreshore are key leisure pursuits for locals.

Telegraph Point falls under postcode 2441 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 Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2441
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.82°, 152.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.25 km²
Population Density
23 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$865K
8 sales · ▲ 43% 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 2441

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2441 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,578
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,227

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2441; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Port Macquarie regional services — Port Macquarie 25-30 min

Commute to Port Macquarie

Distance
25 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station is Wauchope (~15 km south)
By Car (Peak)
25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Most residents drive to Port Macquarie for work and major services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; vehicle essential for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
604
▲ 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 Telegraph Point. 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 Telegraph Point NSW? +

Telegraph Point is a rural locality approximately 25 kilometres north of Port Macquarie in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, in the Hastings Valley.

What is the population of Telegraph Point? +

According to the 2021 Census, Telegraph Point has a population of approximately 604 residents.

Is there a school at Telegraph Point? +

Yes, Telegraph Point Public School serves the local primary-age children in the community.

What is the median house price in Telegraph Point? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $865,000, up 43% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Telegraph Point a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Telegraph Point 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.