Liverpool vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.30M in Liverpool. Liverpool rates higher for transport (95 vs 74). Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 94). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 21.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Port Macquarie rates higher (44 vs 18/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 76 |
| Transport | 95 | 74 |
| Education | 51 | 51 |
| Liveability | 94 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,078 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 34 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,303 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.8% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 33.9% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Liverpool Moderate Growth · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $925K |
| Median unit price | $526K | $623K |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 373 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,065 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,500 | 7,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 20 |
| Government | 8 | 7 |
| Independent | 2 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Liverpool · Port Macquarie
Transport
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 141 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 91 |
| Parks | 28 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Liverpool | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,078 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33,632 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,818 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Liverpool or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher residential safety score (Liverpool 18/100 vs Port Macquarie 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Liverpool or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Liverpool or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has a higher average school ICSEA (Liverpool 965 vs Port Macquarie 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Liverpool or Port Macquarie?
Liverpool has the higher transport score (Liverpool 95/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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