Macksville vs North Macksville
The verdict
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $1.02M in North Macksville. Macksville rates higher for transport (82 vs 35). North Macksville is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Macksville rates higher (41 vs 16/100 in North Macksville).
Scores
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 31 |
| Transport | 82 | 35 |
| Education | 34 | 29 |
| Liveability | 51 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,782 | 669 |
| Median age | 47 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $944 | $916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Macksville Moderate Growth · North Macksville Moderate Growth
Property
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $633K | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | $370K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 23 |
Median price history
Safety
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 747 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 324 | 448 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 683 | 897 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,306 | 8,670 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Macksville · North Macksville
Transport
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| 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) | 1.4 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 385.5 km | 389.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 420 m |
Population & growth
| Macksville | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,782 | 669 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,892 | 695 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,076 | 740 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Macksville or North Macksville?
Macksville has the higher residential safety score (Macksville 41/100 vs North Macksville 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Macksville or North Macksville?
Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $633K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Macksville or North Macksville?
Macksville has the higher transport score (Macksville 82/100 vs North Macksville 35/100).
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