Port Macquarie vs Thrumster
The verdict
Thrumster is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $925K in Port Macquarie. Port Macquarie rates higher for transport (74 vs 0). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 27 |
| Transport | 74 | 0 |
| Education | 51 | 51 |
| Liveability | 100 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,693 | 2,382 |
| Median age | 48 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,282 | $1,988 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.3% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Port Macquarie Stable · Thrumster Moderate Growth
Property
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $925K | $893K |
| Median unit price | $623K | $745K |
| House price YoY | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 298 | 210 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 180 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 625 | 294 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,668 | 6,759 |
Thrumster is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 20 | 1 |
| Government | 7 | 0 |
| Independent | 8 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 1,017 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Macquarie · Thrumster
Transport
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 2.7 km | 6.9 km |
Liveability
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 91 | 5 |
| Parks | 51 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 24 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 29 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 311.8 km | 308.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Port Macquarie | Thrumster | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 47,693 | 2,382 |
| Estimated 2025 | 48,371 | 2,697 |
| Projected 2041 | 50,813 | 2,899 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 3.15% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Port Macquarie or Thrumster?
Thrumster is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $925K.
Which has better schools, Port Macquarie or Thrumster?
Thrumster has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Macquarie 1002 vs Thrumster 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Macquarie or Thrumster?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (Port Macquarie 74/100 vs Thrumster 0/100).
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