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Port Macquarie Surrounds vs Port Macquarie - South

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 43 km apart · Port Macquarie Surrounds profile · Port Macquarie - South profile

Port Macquarie Surrounds Port Macquarie - South

Port Macquarie - South and Port Macquarie Surrounds are nearby areas with very different layouts. Port Macquarie - South is more urban, with a somewhat walkable score of 4.3 and 96% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Port Macquarie Surrounds is car-dependent, scoring 0.7 for walkability, and 96% of its homes are separate houses. These areas also differ in their populations: Port Macquarie - South is more mobile, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years, while 29.5% did so in Port Macquarie Surrounds.

Both areas have almost identical rates of children under 15, sitting at around 17%. They also share a similar typical weekly household income, which is just above $1,300 for both. While they have much in common, Port Macquarie - South remains well higher in the share of adults with a bachelor degree (20.8% compared to 14.5%) and has a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over at 29.5%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +11,983 larger in Port Macquarie - South
5,301 24th pct 17,284 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,036
  • First area, 2016: 5,297
  • First area, 2021: 5,301
  • Second area, 2021: 17,284
Median age in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1 yrs older in Port Macquarie Surrounds
50 yrs 90th pct 49 yrs 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 47 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 50 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 49 yrs
First Nations in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
4.7% 75th pct 4.3% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Aged 65+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +5.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
24.2% 84th pct 29.5% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.1%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.5%
Under 15 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
16.8% 37th pct 17.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 17.3%
  • First area, 2016: 16.5%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.1%
De facto in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
12.6% 57th pct 10.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.9%
  • First area, 2016: 11.9%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.4%

Age structure

32.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.5 pts 25.7%
24.2% Seniors (65+) +5.3 pts ▸ 29.5%
17.9% Young adults (25–44) +0.3 pts ▸ 18.2%
16.8% Children (0–14) +0.3 pts ▸ 17.1%
8.8% Youth (15–24) +0.7 pts ▸ 9.5%

Marital status

51.6% Married even 51.6%
29.0% Never married ◂ +2.6 pts 26.4%
11.3% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 10.7%
4.7% Widowed +3.5 pts ▸ 8.2%
3.4% Separated ◂ +0.3 pts 3.1%

Age & sex structure

Port Macquarie Surrounds Port Macquarie - South

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 0.7% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in Port Macquarie - South: 1.9% males, 3.0% females
  • 80–84 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.4% males, 1.1% females; 80–84 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.0% males, 2.6% females
  • 75–79 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.0% males, 1.8% females; 75–79 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 70–74 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.5% males, 3.0% females; 70–74 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.4% males, 3.8% females
  • 65–69 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 5.2% males, 4.0% females; 65–69 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.8% males, 3.6% females
  • 60–64 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.5% males, 5.3% females; 60–64 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.1% males, 3.6% females
  • 55–59 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 4.3% males, 4.4% females; 55–59 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.9% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.6% males, 4.1% females; 50–54 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.0% males, 3.3% females
  • 45–49 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 45–49 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.0% males, 3.4% females
  • 40–44 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.7% males, 2.4% females; 40–44 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.3% females; 35–39 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.8% males, 2.1% females; 30–34 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.0% males, 2.2% females
  • 25–29 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.1% males, 2.0% females; 25–29 in Port Macquarie - South: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 20–24 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 1.9% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Port Macquarie - South: 1.9% males, 1.7% females
  • 15–19 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.6% females; 15–19 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.0% males, 2.9% females
  • 10–14 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 3.8% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Port Macquarie - South: 3.7% males, 3.3% females
  • 5–9 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.7% females; 5–9 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.9% males, 2.8% females
  • 0–4 in Port Macquarie Surrounds: 2.3% males, 1.8% females; 0–4 in Port Macquarie - South: 2.3% males, 2.1% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +5.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
8.6% 10th pct 13.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.5%
  • First area, 2016: 8.6%
  • First area, 2021: 8.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.8%

Country of birth

83.2% Australia ◂ +0.3 pts 82.9%
2.5% England +2.4 pts ▸ 4.9%
1.3% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.3% South Africa +0.3 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Philippines +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% China +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% India +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Italy even 0.2%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.4% English +3.2 pts ▸ 46.6%
44.2% Australian ◂ +3.5 pts 40.7%
12.4% Irish +2.1 pts ▸ 14.4%
10.8% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 11.9%
4.4% German +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.5% Italian +0.9 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.4% Dutch +0.5 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.6% Chinese +0.4 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Filipino +0.2 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.3% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.1% Vietnamese even 0.1%

Language

Other language in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.1 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
2.2% 4th pct 4.3% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.3%
Limited English in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
0.1% 4th pct 0.3% 13th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%

Language used at home

90.5% English only +2.1 pts ▸ 92.7%
0.1% Mandarin +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Italian +0.1 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.1% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
38.8% 39th pct 36.6% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.8%
  • First area, 2021: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.6%

Religious affiliation

50.0% Christianity +6.8 pts ▸ 56.9%
38.8% No religion ◂ +2.2 pts 36.6%
10.1% Not stated ◂ +5.1 pts 5.0%
0.4% Buddhism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.2% Islam even 0.2%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +8.9 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
40.1% 18th pct 49.1% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.6%
  • First area, 2016: 35.7%
  • First area, 2021: 40.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.1%
Bachelor+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +6.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
14.5% 29th pct 20.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.8%
Schools in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2 more in Port Macquarie Surrounds
5 64th pct 3 43rd pct
Schools/1k kids in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +4.60 more in Port Macquarie Surrounds
5.62 88th pct 1.01 15th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2 more in Port Macquarie Surrounds
20 51st pct 18 47th pct
Students in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1,488 more in Port Macquarie - South
244 8th pct 1,732 57th pct
Avg size in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +529 larger in Port Macquarie - South
49 0th pct 577 70th pct
ICSEA in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +132 higher in Port Macquarie - South
935 14th pct 1,067 72nd pct

Highest year of school

40.1% Year 12 +8.9 pts ▸ 49.1%
32.5% Year 10 ◂ +4.2 pts 28.3%
12.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.2 pts 10.7%
6.2% Year 11 +0.6 pts ▸ 6.8%

Highest qualification level

38.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +6.7 pts 31.7%
16.7% Bachelor degree +5.8 pts ▸ 22.5%
15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +1.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
3.0% Postgraduate degree +3.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
2.9% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.8 pts ▸ 3.7%
2.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 2.2%

Field of qualification

13.8% Management & commerce +6.7 pts ▸ 20.5%
16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +2.7 pts 13.3%
10.6% Health +2.7 pts ▸ 13.3%
10.6% Society & culture +0.8 pts ▸ 11.4%
8.7% Education +2.5 pts ▸ 11.2%
7.9% Architecture & building ◂ +1.9 pts 6.0%
5.6% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.1 pts 5.5%
4.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.1 pts 2.0%
2.7% Creative arts ◂ +0.2 pts 2.5%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences even 2.0%
0.8% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 1.6%

Income

Personal income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$59 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$632 16th pct $691 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: $429
  • First area, 2016: $534
  • First area, 2021: $632
  • Second area, 2021: $691
Household income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$51 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$1,334 24th pct $1,385 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: $905
  • First area, 2016: $1,177
  • First area, 2021: $1,334
  • Second area, 2021: $1,385
Family income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$240 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$1,534 16th pct $1,774 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,033
  • First area, 2016: $1,372
  • First area, 2021: $1,534
  • Second area, 2021: $1,774
High earners in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
6.1% 22nd pct 9.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.4%
High-income homes in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
13.2% 25th pct 16.8% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%

Household income distribution

33.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +0.6 pts 32.6%
26.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.4 pts 26.5%
18.8% Under $650 ◂ +0.6 pts 18.2%
7.3% $3,000–$3,999 +1.6 pts ▸ 8.9%
5.9% $4,000 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 7.8%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +1.1 pts 45.5%
31.8% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 32.0%
10.7% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
2.1% $3,000 or more +1.1 pts ▸ 3.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +5.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
31.1% 69th pct 36.6% 91st pct
Mental health in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1.5 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
9.4% 58th pct 10.9% 77th pct
Needs assistance in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
6.1% 62nd pct 8.5% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.7% Arthritis +2.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
9.4% Mental health +1.5 pts ▸ 10.9%
7.6% Other condition +1.7 pts ▸ 9.3%
7.4% Asthma +1.5 pts ▸ 8.9%
4.6% Heart disease +1.5 pts ▸ 6.1%
4.5% Diabetes +0.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.8% Cancer +1.2 pts ▸ 5.0%
2.7% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.6% Dementia +1.1 pts ▸ 1.7%
1.5% Stroke even 1.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.8% None ◂ +1.3 pts 57.4%
20.6% One condition +2.6 pts ▸ 23.2%
6.8% Two conditions +1.7 pts ▸ 8.5%
3.6% Three or more +1.3 pts ▸ 5.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
19.4% 80th pct 16.8% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.4%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
Unpaid carers in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
15.3% 96th pct 14.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.8%
  • First area, 2016: 14.2%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
Unpaid child care in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
24.7% 39th pct 26.3% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.7%
  • First area, 2016: 24.1%
  • First area, 2021: 24.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%
Defence service in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
3.4% 64th pct 4.1% 79th pct
Housework 15h+ in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +6.1 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
29.7% 100th pct 23.6% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.3%
  • First area, 2021: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +489 larger in Port Macquarie - South
251 60th pct 740 86th pct
Median age in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +6 yrs older in Port Macquarie Surrounds
27 yrs 71st pct 21 yrs 21st pct
Year 12 in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +11.0 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
31.5% 20th pct 42.5% 48th pct
Unemployment in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +4.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
11.4% 59th pct 6.6% 29th pct
Median income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$59 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$547 30th pct $606 44th pct
Household income in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$30 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$1,579 43rd pct $1,609 45th pct
Indigenous language in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
2.8% 27th pct 5.0% 48th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.1 larger in Port Macquarie Surrounds
2.5 43rd pct 2.4 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.5
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
One-parent in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
11.1% 31st pct 13.5% 54th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.7%
  • First area, 2016: 11.8%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%
Living alone in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +4.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
22.0% 37th pct 26.3% 55th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.8%
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.3%

Family composition

53.1% Couples with children ◂ +2.0 pts 51.1%
35.1% Couples without children ◂ +0.4 pts 34.6%
11.1% One-parent families +2.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
0.7% Other families even 0.7%

Household size

41.7% 2 people ◂ +1.8 pts 39.9%
22.0% 1 person +4.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +1.0 pts 13.1%
12.0% 4 people +1.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
5.6% 5 people even 5.6%
5.1% 6 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$120 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$300 27th pct $420 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: $190
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
  • Second area, 2021: $420
Mortgage in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +$146 higher in Port Macquarie - South
$1,668 38th pct $1,814 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,500
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,668
  • Second area, 2021: $1,814
People / bedroom in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.10 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +7.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
13.4% 11th pct 21.2% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.7%
  • First area, 2016: 17.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%
Owned outright in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
48.8% 94th pct 45.1% 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: 43.9%
  • First area, 2016: 43.0%
  • First area, 2021: 48.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.1%
Separate houses in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +16.0 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
96.0% 86th pct 80.0% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 96.4%
  • First area, 2016: 95.8%
  • First area, 2021: 96.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 80.0%
3+ bedrooms in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
78.9% 49th pct 82.1% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 77.4%
  • First area, 2016: 78.6%
  • First area, 2021: 78.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 82.1%

How homes are owned or rented

48.8% Owned outright ◂ +3.6 pts 45.1%
32.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.9 pts 28.7%
13.4% Rented +7.8 pts ▸ 21.2%
2.9% Other tenure +0.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
1.9% Not stated ◂ +0.3 pts 1.6%

Types of homes

96.0% Separate house ◂ +16.0 pts 80.0%
0.9% Townhouse / semi-detached +15.6 pts ▸ 16.5%
0.0% Flat or apartment +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
2.2% Other dwelling ◂ +2.1 pts 0.1%

Bedrooms per home

40.3% 3 bedrooms +3.1 pts ▸ 43.4%
28.7% 4 bedrooms +2.3 pts ▸ 31.0%
13.6% 2 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 14.8%
9.9% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 7.8%
4.5% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.0 pts 1.5%
0.6% Studio / none ◂ +0.5 pts 0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

29.8% $350–$549 +33.2 pts ▸ 63.0%
41.7% $200–$349 ◂ +25.9 pts 15.8%
17.9% Under $200 ◂ +10.0 pts 7.9%
4.8% $550–$749 +5.0 pts ▸ 9.7%
2.0% $750 or more ◂ +0.3 pts 1.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.5% $1,800–$2,999 +9.1 pts ▸ 37.6%
32.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +3.1 pts 29.0%
19.2% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.4 pts 16.8%
12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 11.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
1.6% 11th pct 5.1% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.1%
Work from home in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +5.0 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
18.9% 63rd pct 14.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.7%
  • First area, 2021: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.0%
PT commute in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
0.0% 0th pct 0.4% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.4%
PT stops in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +83 more in Port Macquarie - South
6 14th pct 89 85th pct
Stops/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +4.02 more in Port Macquarie - South
1.13 13th pct 5.15 62nd pct
Departures/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +535.5 more in Port Macquarie - South
12.1 9th pct 547.6 40th pct
PT routes in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +7 more in Port Macquarie - South
5 36th pct 12 71st pct
— 12 73rd pct

How people get to work

59.2% Car (driver) +6.0 pts ▸ 65.2%
18.9% Worked at home ◂ +5.0 pts 14.0%
3.6% Car (passenger) +1.7 pts ▸ 5.2%
3.4% Walked ◂ +2.3 pts 1.1%
0.0% Bicycle +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Bus +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.2 pts 38.7%
25.6% 1 vehicle +14.0 pts ▸ 39.6%
19.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +7.6 pts 11.6%
13.8% 4 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 5.1%
1.6% No vehicle +3.4 pts ▸ 5.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +11.7 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
29.5% 15th pct 41.2% 63rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.2%
  • First area, 2016: 30.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 41.2%
Recent arrivals in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
4.6% 12th pct 7.2% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.7%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.4 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
4.6% 50th pct 4.2% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 6.8%
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.2%
Participation in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.0 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
55.8% 27th pct 52.8% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 57.4%
  • First area, 2016: 54.8%
  • First area, 2021: 55.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.8%
Full-time in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
56.0% 27th pct 54.2% 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 55.1%
  • First area, 2016: 57.1%
  • First area, 2021: 56.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 54.2%

Industries people work in

14.8% Health care & social assistance +6.5 pts ▸ 21.3%
16.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +16.1 pts 0.4%
7.7% Education & training +4.1 pts ▸ 11.8%
10.9% Construction ◂ +1.2 pts 9.7%
7.5% Retail trade +2.3 pts ▸ 9.9%
4.6% Accommodation & food +3.7 pts ▸ 8.4%
4.9% Public administration & safety +1.6 pts ▸ 6.5%
4.0% Professional & technical +0.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
2.2% Electricity, gas & water +1.9 pts ▸ 4.1%
4.1% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 3.8%
4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +1.0 pts 3.0%
3.7% Manufacturing ◂ +0.7 pts 3.0%

Occupations people work in

14.2% Professionals +11.4 pts ▸ 25.6%
19.2% Managers ◂ +7.9 pts 11.3%
14.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.6 pts 13.0%
11.7% Community & personal service +2.9 pts ▸ 14.6%
11.6% Clerical & administrative +1.9 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.0% Labourers ◂ +4.4 pts 7.6%
7.2% Sales workers +1.8 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.9 pts 3.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1 higher in Port Macquarie - South
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSD decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2 higher in Port Macquarie - South
4 36th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1 higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
7 64th pct 6 57th pct
IEO decile in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1 higher in Port Macquarie - South
4 36th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSAD score in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +34 higher in Port Macquarie - South
960 34th pct 994 49th pct
ERP in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +12,139 higher in Port Macquarie - South
5,331 22nd pct 17,470 80th pct
Growth in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
0.9% 17th pct 1.4% 22nd pct
Businesses in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +284 higher in Port Macquarie - South
862 47th pct 1,146 63rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +69 higher in Port Macquarie - South
1,360 84th pct 1,429 87th pct
Max temp in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +0.1 higher in Port Macquarie - South
24.1 55th pct 24.2 56th pct
Min temp in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +1.3 higher in Port Macquarie - South
11.2 42nd pct 12.5 59th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.7 higher in Port Macquarie - South
0.7 2nd pct 4.3 34th pct
Types ≤15 min in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +3.4 more in Port Macquarie - South
0.7 1st pct 4.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +17.9 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
6.9% 4th pct 24.8% 16th pct
Walk to shops in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +23.6 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
7.0% 4th pct 30.5% 21st pct
Walk to transit in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +91.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
4.2% 3rd pct 96.0% 59th pct
Walk to school in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +39.2 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
8.0% 4th pct 47.2% 28th pct
Walk to a park in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +66.3 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
13.8% 1st pct 80.1% 28th pct
Walk to health in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +37.8 pts higher in Port Macquarie - South
0.0% 0th pct 37.8% 43rd pct
Amenities/1k in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +6.1 more in Port Macquarie Surrounds
14.3 51st pct 8.3 13th pct
Intersections/km² in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +39 higher in Port Macquarie - South
0 5th pct 39 36th pct
Mean slope in Port Macquarie Surroundsin Port Macquarie - South +2.1 pts higher in Port Macquarie Surrounds
10.0% 90th pct 7.9% 80th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Port Macquarie Surrounds vs Port Macquarie - South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/108041165/port-macquarie-surrounds/vs/108041620/port-macquarie-south