Lake Innes vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.65M in Lake Innes. Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 22). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 5.4 km).
Scores
Lake InnesPort Macquarie
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 76 |
| Transport | 0 | 74 |
| Education | 49 | 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
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 495 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Lake Innes Moderate Growth · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.65M | $925K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $623K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $595 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 120 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,849 | 7,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 20 |
| Government | 0 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Innes · Port Macquarie
Transport
| Lake Innes | 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) | 10.1 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Lake Innes | 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) | 5.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 304.0 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Innes | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 495 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 531 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 554 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.77% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Innes or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.65M.
Which has better public transport, Lake Innes or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (Lake Innes 0/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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