Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Port Macquarie - Greater Region
Overview
Diversity
Overall Safety
Population
Key StatisticsBased on ABS Estimate Resident Population | Port Macquarie |
|---|---|
| Population | 48,745 |
| Growth Rate 1yr | 0.68% |
| Average 5yr Growth | 0.90% |
| Forecast Average 5yr Growth | 0.88% |
Port Macquarie currently has a population of 48,745. The 1 year growth rate is at 0.68%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.9%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 50,939, with average 5yr of 0.88%.
Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Port Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 820.6 | 785 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 256.4 | 241.8 |
| Assault | 1,212.4 | 1,172 |
| Sexual Assault | 299.5 | 290.2 |
| Robbery | 18.5 | 16.7 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0|
| Total | 2,607.4 | 2,505.7 |
Port Macquarie is ranked 2 / 2 in Greater Port Macquarie in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Port Macquarie. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has decreased by 2.31%.
Property Crime
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Port Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 2,956.2 | 2,965.3 |
| Property Damage | 832.9 | 770.2 |
| Arson | 18.5 | 26 |
| Total | 3,807.6 | 3,761.5 |
Port Macquarie is ranked 1 / 2 in Greater Port Macquarie in terms of property safety. It has lower property crime rate compare to Greater Port Macquarie. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has increased by 16.29%.
Nearby Schools
Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb
Schools Nearby
Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.
Diversity
Land Composition
Residential
91.2%
Commercial
5.9%
Retail
1.6%
Hospital
0.6%
Education
0.4%
Industrial
0.2%
Amenities
Supermarkets
- • Coles
- • Coles
- • Coles
- • Foodworks
- • IGA
- • Aldi
- • Woolworths
Hospitals
- • Coolenberg Day Surgery
- • Port Macquarie Base Hospital
- • Port Macquarie Ophthalmic Surgery
- • Port Macquarie Private Hospital
Shopping Centres
- • Lake Innes Village Shopping Centre
(small centre) - • Port Central Shopping Centre
(small centre) - • Settlement City Shopping Centre
(medium centre)
Climate
Average Monthly Temperatures
Neighbouring Suburbs
There are 5 suburbs neighbouring Port Macquarie: