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Yessabah

NSW 2440 • New South Wales

111
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Yessabah

Yessabah is a small rural locality in northern New South Wales, located within the postcode 2440 region near Port Macquarie and the Hastings River hinterland. With a population of around 111, it is a quiet semi-rural community characterised by forested land, small hobby farms, and large residential acreages. The locality is nestled in a scenic hilly landscape approximately 30 km west of Port Macquarie on the mid-north coast.

Life in Yessabah is distinctly rural, attracting residents who value space, privacy, and a connection to nature. The nearest significant services and shopping are in Wauchope or Port Macquarie, making car ownership essential. The surrounding landscape includes state forests and national park buffers, providing opportunities for bushwalking, mountain biking, and wildlife observation. The community is small but benefits from its position within the broader Port Macquarie–Hastings Council area.

Yessabah falls under postcode 2440 and is governed by the Kempsey Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Cowper, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2440
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kempsey
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.38°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.66 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2440

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2440, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,686
Median 2023–24
$48,150
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,886

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2440; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
395 km
By Train
N/A
By Car (Peak)
4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours

🛣️ Yessabah is a rural locality; Port Macquarie is the nearest service centre (~30 km east)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure or public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
111
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Kempsey Local Government Area, which contains Yessabah. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
781.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.6% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
539.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
687.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
12.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
353.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Kempsey →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yessabah, NSW? +

Yessabah is a rural locality in northern NSW approximately 30 km west of Port Macquarie, situated in the Hastings River hinterland within the Port Macquarie–Hastings Council area.

What is the population of Yessabah? +

Yessabah is a small community with a population of approximately 111 residents according to recent census data.

What is life like in Yessabah? +

Yessabah offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with acreage properties, bushland surrounds, and close proximity to the mid-north coast amenities of Port Macquarie and Wauchope.

Is Yessabah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yessabah is part of the Kempsey 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.