Lorne at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
277
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Lorne.
The postcode for Lorne is 2439 (NSW).
Lorne (2439) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Lorne has roughly 277 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Lorne 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lorne's population at 277, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
277
Median age
53
Family households
86%
Lone person
17%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
277
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
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 Lorne.
Local schools for Lorne
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Government School Catchment
Hannam Vale Public School
Kendall Public School
Moorland Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lorne.
- What is the Lorne postcode?
- Lorne is in the 2439 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Lorne?
- Lorne is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2439, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Lorne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Lorne?
- There are 11 schools serving Lorne on this page, including Hannam Vale Public School, Kendall Public School, Moorland Public School.
- How walkable is Lorne?
- Lorne has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lorne?
- Lorne is close to Herons Creek, Kerewong, Stewarts River, Upsalls Creek, Hannam Vale.
- What is the population of Lorne?
- The population of Lorne is approximately 277 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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