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Port Macquarie NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Macquarie, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Macquarie NSW is 47,693 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Macquarie is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in Port Macquarie is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Port Macquarie has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Macquarie has a population density of 897.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Macquarie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Macquarie is $1,751.
There were 1,093 recorded offences in Port Macquarie in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (338 offences).
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Port Macquarie Population
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Port Macquarie Demographics
Gender Split
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Port Macquarie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Macquarie Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Macquarie Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Macquarie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Macquarie Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Macquarie Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Macquarie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Macquarie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Macquarie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Macquarie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Macquarie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Macquarie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Macquarie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Macquarie Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Macquarie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Macquarie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Macquarie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Macquarie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Macquarie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Macquarie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Macquarie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Macquarie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Macquarie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Macquarie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Macquarie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Macquarie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Macquarie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Macquarie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Macquarie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Macquarie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Macquarie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Macquarie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Macquarie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Macquarie Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Macquarie Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,093 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Port Macquarie Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Macquarie
What is the population of Port Macquarie NSW?
The population of Port Macquarie NSW is 47,693 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 897.8 people per km².Port Macquarie is ranked #10 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Macquarie?
The median personal income in Port Macquarie NSW is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,282 per week.Family income is $1,684 per week.Port Macquarie is ranked #5,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Macquarie?
Median rent in Port Macquarie NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 29.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Port Macquarie ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Macquarie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Macquarie NSW is $1,751. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Macquarie?
The median age in Port Macquarie NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Macquarie a good suburb to live in?
Port Macquarie is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 47,693.The median income is $679/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13258. All dollar figures in AUD.