People & Lifestyle Port Macquarie NSW 2444

Port Macquarie: Small city with beaches

Diversity Levels in Port Macquarie

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Median age	48	Top 36%	5% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	4.9%	Top 21%	988% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	18.0%	Top 41%	16% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Port Macquarie

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	5	Top 44%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 19%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	79.0	Top 14%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	43.0	Top 19%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.9%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Port Macquarie

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
% Religious	60.0%	Top 39%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	83.1%	Bottom 47%	3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	53.2%	Top 46%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.2%	Top 27%	9% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.6	Bottom 26%	5% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.6%	Top 13%	42% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	3 km	Bottom 3%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	3.0%	Top 37%	37% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	60%	Bottom 38%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	3	Top 32%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	58.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
No religion	40.4%	Bottom 37%	110% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	3.3%	Top 26%	418% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	51.0%	Top 25%	2% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	16.9%	Bottom 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.2%	Top 16%	51% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Community Groups	48.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	93.8%	Bottom 27%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	34.6%	Top 49%	22% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Mid North Coast NSW	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	60	Top 23%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	1300	Top 4%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	1080	Top 16%	1% to Dec 2020
Family households	65.0%	Bottom 32%	2% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.7%	Top 47%	23% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (74)

Name	Address
Dynamic Bradview Roofing	Unit 9/12 Jindalee Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Port Macquarie Metal Fascia & Guttering	Unit 1/178 Lord St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Beau South ROOF RESTORATIONS	49 Kennedy Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Oxley Landscape Supplies	78-82 John Oxley Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Paveking Pty Ltd	12-24 William St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

Recreational Facilities (4)

Name	Address
Sir Rocko DJ	14 Horizons Pkwy, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Mid Coast Garages PTY Ltd.	29 Uralla Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

Education (8)

Community Groups (18)

Name	Address
Sienna Grange Retirement Community	26/28 John Oxley Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
The Governor's Retirement Resort	166 River Park Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
	7 Garden Cres, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council	14 Aston St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

Health Services (61)

Name	Address
KinCare	9/38 Clifton Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Home Nursing Group	Suite 3/53 Lord St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Bethany Aged Care Centre	2/6 Gray St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Sienna Grange Aged Care	32 John Oxley Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Omnicare - Greenmeadows Centre	91 Greenmeadows Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (33)

Name	Address
Botanic Wine Garden	Glasshouse forecourt, Shop 3/26 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Chop 'n Chill	Town Green, 17-19 Horton St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Bills Fishhouse & Bar	2/18-20 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant	7/18 Park St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
The Beach House	1 Horton St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia

Tourism (2)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Billabong Zoo, Koala and Wildlife Park	Billabong Dr
Dolphin & Whale Watch Centre	Berth 14 Town Wharf

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Hastings Secondary College - Port Macquarie Campus	16 Owen St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
21st Century Music	41 Hibbard Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia