PORT MACQUARIE
PORT MACQUARIE Property Overview
Local Schools (6)
Independent (2)
Catholic (2)
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About PORT MACQUARIE
Port Macquarie is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 47,693 with a density of 898 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $885,000, below Sydney average; unit median $610,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus has 2 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school MacKillop College Port Macquarie has 58; independent school St Columba Anglican School has 69.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 9322 per 100,000, 1.40x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: English comprises 44.98%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (40.09%) and Irish (13.50%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Port Macquarie has a house median of $885,000 and unit median of $610,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Port Macquarie has a crime rate of 9322 per 100,000, which is 1.40x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus, 2024 HSC results: 2 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: MacKillop College Port Macquarie, 2024 HSC results: 58 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 55.7. Independent schools: St Columba Anglican School, 2024 HSC results: 69 Distinguished Achievers, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 61.9.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Port Macquarie has a population of 47,693, with Chinese comprising 1.00%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (44.98%), Aust (40.09%), Irish (13.50%), Scottish (11.37%), Aust_Abor (4.94%).
Port Macquarie is approximately 393.4km from Sydney CBD, about 254 minutes by car or 462 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.