Frederickton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,452
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Frederickton.
The postcode for Frederickton is 2440 (NSW).
Frederickton (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Frederickton has roughly 1,452 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Frederickton scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Frederickton's population at 1,452, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,452
Median age
49
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,452
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
118
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Frederickton.
Local schools for Frederickton
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Government School Catchment
Frederickton Public School
Kempsey High School
Kempsey East Public School
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Frequently asked
About Frederickton.
- What is the Frederickton postcode?
- Frederickton is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Frederickton?
- Frederickton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Frederickton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Frederickton?
- There are 14 schools serving Frederickton on this page, including Frederickton Public School, St Paul's College, Kempsey High School.
- How walkable is Frederickton?
- Frederickton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Frederickton?
- Frederickton is close to Pola Creek, South Kempsey, Kempsey, Hampden Hall, West Kempsey.
- What is the population of Frederickton?
- The population of Frederickton is approximately 1,452 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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