Macksville at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
2,782
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Macksville.
The postcode for Macksville is 2447 (NSW).
Macksville (2447) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Macksville has roughly 2,782 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macksville scores 24/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macksville's population at 2,782, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,782
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
2,782
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
398
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.
24
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macksville.
Local schools for Macksville
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Government School Catchment
Macksville High School
Macksville Public School
Scotts Head Public School
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Frequently asked
About Macksville.
- What is the Macksville postcode?
- Macksville is in the 2447 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Macksville?
- Macksville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2447, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Macksville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Macksville?
- There are 6 schools serving Macksville on this page, including Macksville High School, Macksville Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Macksville?
- Macksville has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Macksville?
- Macksville is close to Gumma, Congarinni North, Donnellyville, North Macksville, Wirrimbi.
- What is the population of Macksville?
- The population of Macksville is approximately 2,782 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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