Fernbank Creek vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $890K in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 24). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 6.6 km).
Scores
| Fernbank Creek | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 76 |
| Transport | 0 | 74 |
| Education | 43 | 51 |
| Liveability | 24 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernbank Creek | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 122 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.2% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Fernbank Creek Moderate Growth · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| Fernbank Creek | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $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
| Fernbank Creek | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 182 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,656 | 9,396 |
Fernbank Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernbank Creek | 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: Fernbank Creek · Port Macquarie
Transport
| Fernbank Creek | 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) | 6.2 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Fernbank Creek | 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 | 0 | 91 |
| Parks | 0 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 24 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 312.7 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Fernbank Creek | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 122 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 138 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 148 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.13% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Fernbank Creek or Port Macquarie?
Fernbank Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $860K versus $890K.
Which has better public transport, Fernbank Creek or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (Fernbank Creek 0/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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