Jolly Nose at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,350
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Jolly Nose.
The postcode for Jolly Nose is 2445 (NSW).
Jolly Nose (2445) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Jolly Nose has roughly 7,350 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Jolly Nose scores 0/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jolly Nose's population at 7,350, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
7,350
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
7,350
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jolly Nose.
Local schools for Jolly Nose
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Government School Catchment
Lake Cathie Public School
Herons Creek Public School
North Haven Public School
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Frequently asked
About Jolly Nose.
- What is the Jolly Nose postcode?
- Jolly Nose is in the 2445 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Jolly Nose?
- Jolly Nose is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2445, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Jolly Nose?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in Jolly Nose?
- There are 7 schools serving Jolly Nose on this page, including Lake Cathie Public School, Herons Creek Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is Jolly Nose?
- Jolly Nose has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jolly Nose?
- Jolly Nose is close to Bobs Creek, Crowdy Bay, Bobs Creek, Bonny Hills, Herons Creek.
- What is the population of Jolly Nose?
- The population of Jolly Nose is approximately 7,350 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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