Blackmans Point vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.20M in Blackmans Point. Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 22). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 8.2 km).
Scores
Blackmans PointPort Macquarie
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 76 |
| Transport | 0 | 74 |
| Education | 44 | 51 |
| Liveability | 22 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 178 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 58 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $737 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Blackmans Point Stable · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $890K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $594K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 562 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,247 | 9,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 20 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackmans Point · Port Macquarie
Transport
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.8 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 91 |
| Parks | 0 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 24 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.2 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 315.3 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Blackmans Point | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 178 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 180 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 183 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Blackmans Point or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Blackmans Point or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (Blackmans Point 0/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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