North Shore vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
North Shore is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $925K in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 24). North Shore is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 3.4 km).
Scores
North ShorePort Macquarie
| North Shore | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 76 |
| Transport | 0 | 74 |
| Education | 48 | 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
| North Shore | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 371 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,478 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: North Shore Stable · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| North Shore | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $925K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $623K |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Shore | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 270 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 270 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,121 | 7,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Shore | 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: North Shore · Port Macquarie
Transport
| North Shore | 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) | 5.8 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| North Shore | 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 | 4 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 24 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 319.5 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| North Shore | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 371 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 374 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 382 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, North Shore or Port Macquarie?
North Shore is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $925K.
Which has better public transport, North Shore or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (North Shore 0/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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