Port Macquarie, Australia

Full City Profile

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

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$22,950 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Port Macquarie, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$22,950

69% below

$22,950 per capita

Home Value

$214,000

24% below

Median Rent

$1,070/mo

8% below

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

66°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is Port Macquarie a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Macquarie residents earn a median household income of $22,950 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,950. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 4,937 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Macquarie is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,070/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Macquarie has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51,965

Median Age48.0 yrs

Density2,077/mi²

Foreign Born14.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,950

Per Capita$22,950

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$441

Housing

Home Value$214,000

Rent$1,070

Ownership67.2%

Housing Units20,786

Climate

Avg Temp66°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain28.2 in/yr

Elevation33 ft

Did You Know?

14.3% of residents are foreign-born.