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Port Macquarie, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Port Macquarie is a mid-size city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 51,965. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
51,965 Population 2,077/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,950 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,950 median income, 4.9% unemployment
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Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population51,965
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,077/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,950
Per Capita$22,950
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units20,786

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population51,965
Population Density2,077 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-31.4308°, 152.9089°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,950
Median Age48.0 years

About Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a mid-size city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 51,965. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Port Macquarie has a population of 51,965 with a density of 2,077 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

51,965
Total Population
2,077
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
25.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Port Macquarie vs Australia Average

The median household income in Port Macquarie is $22,950, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,950 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $441, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,937 business establishments.

Income: Port Macquarie vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,950
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,950
Avg Weekly Wage$441

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)4,937

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Port Macquarie is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 20,786 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Housing Units20,786

Property Tax

Climate in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.7° / 28.4° 138.3
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.9° 202.7
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.6° 186.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 117.8
May 15.9°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.7° 105.8
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.4° 148.3
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 64.3
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 6.8° / 20.5° 63.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.3° / 22.8° 50.5
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.1° 70.4
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.1° / 25.4° 147.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 17.3° / 27.1° 135.7
Port Macquarie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density2,077/sq mi
Coordinates-31.4308°N, 152.9089°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 101 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 146 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in

Port Macquarie has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Port Macquarie

Institution Type Founded Website
Charles Sturt University University
Charles Sturt University University
Hastings Village Student Residences University
Nautilus Senior College College
TAFE NSW - Port Macquarie College Visit →

Schools in Port Macquarie

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph's Preschool and Long Day Care Centre
MacKillop College Port Macquarie
Heritage Christian School
Port Macquarie Steiner School
Nautilus Senior College
Port Eco Kids Village
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
North East Public School of Distance Education
Port Macquarie Public School
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Saint Agnes Primary School
Hastings Public School
Saint Peter's Primary School
Port Macquarie Adventist School
Tacking Point Primary School
Saint Joseph's Primary School
Saint Columba Anglican School
Westport Public School
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Radio Stations near Port Macquarie

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Port Macquarie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Camden Haven Museum
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
Maritime Museum
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum

Libraries in Port Macquarie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Laurieton Library0.0
Port Macquarie Library0.0
Wauchope Library0.0

Hotels in Port Macquarie

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ana Mandara
ibis Styles Port Macquarie
Macquarie Barracks Motor Inn
Northpoint Holiday Apartments
Rotary Lodge
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
The Observatory

Restaurants in Port Macquarie

49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aqua Restaurant
Bean Tree
Bills Fishhouse + Bar
Botanic Wine Garden
Burger Rebellion
Cafe 66
Chau Haus
Chop 'n Chill
Drury Lane Eatery
Glasshouse Thai Restaurant
Hidden Gem @ Marina
Hog's Breath Cafe
Homeslice
Hot Wok
Ichi
Little Fish Cafe
Little Turkey
Lotus at Lighthouse
Luna Bonita
Maharaja
Makimoto Express
Mekong Thai
Northpoint Thai Cuisine
Oriental Spoon
Pancake Place
Papa Feta
Pho Home
Port City Bowling Club
Reyhana
Satwik Indian
scampis
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant
Serotonin
Stick Restaurant
Sushiko Japanese Restaurant
Suzu Dining n Bar
Thai Tastic
Thai Touch Tide
Thailicious
The Bar Restaurant And Cafe
The Grill
The Point Cafe and Restaurant
The Stunned Mullet
Town Green Buffet
Twenty24
Village Cafe Restaurant
Wall of China
Zahara Turkish
Zebu Bar+Grill

Cafes in Port Macquarie

42 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agostina
Bandwagon
Belly Bombers
Black Market Bagels Express
Blendz
Bloom
Bookface Cafe
Boost Juice
Boost Juice
Breakwall HQ Espresso Bar
Café Buzz
Casualties Espresso
Cinnamon Beans
Double Shot
Four Espresso
Frankies
Gloria Jean's
Gloria Jean's
Grant Street Cafe
Growers Cafe
Hastings Coffee Co
Holy Goat Coffee
Home at Roto House
Little Shack
Milkbar Town Beach
Peak Coffee
Peloton Espresso Bar
Pipeworks
Pizza Obsession
Port Central Pantry
Rainforest Café
Rivermark Cafe
Round and Round Coffee
Ruins Cafe
Salty Crew Kiosk
SANDBOX
Scribbly Gum
Social Grounds Cafe
Studio 3 Espresso
The Brew Box
The Pepperberry
Winky's on William cafe

Cinemas in Port Macquarie

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majestic Cinemas

Theatres in Port Macquarie

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glasshouse
The Iona Performing Arts Centre
Town Beach Park

Clinics in Port Macquarie

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Covid Test Ctr
Macquarie Specialist Centre
Port Pacific Dental
Westside Medical Centre

Dentists in Port Macquarie

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Rd Dental
Port Macquarie Dental Care
Port Macquarie Orthodontics
Port Smiles
Saacks Orthodontics
TL Dental

Veterinaries in Port Macquarie

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Paws Veterinary Clinic
East Port Veterinary Hospital
Port Macquarie Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Port Macquarie

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol Foodary Port Macquarie
Ampol Port Macquarie
Euro Garages Port Macquarie
Liberty
Liberty
Liberty Fuel
Mobil
Mobil
Mobil
Shell

Banks in Port Macquarie

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BCU
Bendigo Bank
Coastline
Commonwealth Bank
Greater Bank
NAB
Newcastle Permanent
St.George
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Port Macquarie

9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonial Arcade
Dulhunty Arcade
Lake Innes Village
Lighthouse Shopping Plaza
Marina Shopping Centre
Peachtree Walk
Port Central Shopping Centre
Settlement City
Waniora Shopping Village

Gyms in Port Macquarie

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
AU #8666232006
BFT Port Macquarie
World Gym
Your Life Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in Port Macquarie

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emerald Downs Golf Club
Port Macquarie Golf Club

Breweries in Port Macquarie

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moorebeer Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Port Macquarie

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port Macquarie

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempsey AirportKPSMedium Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven AirportSmall Airport
Dexfield ParkSmall Airport
Old Bar Heritage AirportSmall Airport
South West Rocks AirportSmall Airport
The Lakes AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Macquarie

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Australia Post
Flynns Beach Post Office
Lighthouse Beach Post Office
Settlement City Post Office

Treatment Centers in Port Macquarie

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blue Bay Disability
Port Macquarie Disability and Nursing Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Macquarie

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Coastside Church
Grace Church
Historic Wesleyan Church
Port Macquarie Presbyterian Church
Port Uniting Church
Saint Agnes
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St Francis of Assisi Chapel

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

Things to See Near Port Macquarie

17 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (11)
  • • Flynns Beach
  • • Lighthouse Beach
  • • Lighthouse Beach
  • • Miners Beach North
  • • Miners Beach South
  • + 6 more
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Croppy's Hill
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Lake Innes Ruins
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Gaol Point Lookout
  • • Harry's Lookout
  • • Transit Hill Lookout
  • • Wrights Lookout

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Macquarie

What is the population of Port Macquarie?

Port Macquarie has a population of 51,965 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,077 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Port Macquarie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,950, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Port Macquarie?

Port Macquarie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Port Macquarie?

Port Macquarie has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $441. There are 4,937 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Port Macquarie?

The median home value in Port Macquarie is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

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