Thrumster
NSW 2444 • Rest of NSW
About Thrumster
Thrumster is one of the Mid North Coast's fastest-growing suburbs, located approximately 10 kilometres west of Port Macquarie's CBD in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The suburb has experienced explosive growth, with its population surging from just 417 in 2016 to over 2,380 by 2021—a remarkable 471% increase. Centred around the Sovereign Hills master-planned community, Thrumster offers modern residential developments with convenient access to both the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway.
Life in Thrumster revolves around family-friendly living in a well-planned community setting. The Sovereign Place Town Centre provides essential shopping, dining, and services, while St Joseph's Regional College offers quality secondary education within the suburb. The area attracts young families, first-home buyers, and sea-changers seeking contemporary homes with space at more affordable prices than coastal Port Macquarie. With ongoing development and improving infrastructure, Thrumster represents the new face of regional NSW growth.
Thrumster falls under postcode 2444 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hastings Public School ICSEA 1019Waniora Parkway
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8 Mumford Street
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Lochinvar Place
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Boundary Street
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School St
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500 Ocean Drive
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Port Macquarie High School ICSEA 932Owen & Burrawan Sts
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Port Macquarie Public School ICSEA 932Grant St
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Boronia Street
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43-55 Major Innes Road
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College Drive
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Warlters Street
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Ocean Drive
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Ocean Drive
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Tacking Point Public School ICSEA 1054Bangalay Drive
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Westport High School ICSEA 888Findlay Ave
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Westport Public School ICSEA 888Widderson St
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 90
- 2. India 56
- 3. New Zealand 41
- 4. Philippines 14
- 5. Thailand 11
- 6. Nepal 9
- 7. Ireland 8
- 8. Malaysia 8
- 9. Scotland 8
- 10. South Africa 8
- 11. Turkey 6
- 12. Brazil 4
- 13. Fiji 4
- 14. Germany 4
- 15. Japan 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
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