Macksville, NSW 2447
Nambucca ValleyAll suburbs in postcode 2447
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Median house price
$620,000
+2.5% over the past year.
Median of 51 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Macksville at a glance
- Median unit
- $221,760
- Weekly rent
- $578
- Houses
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age 47
Prices: Median of 51 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Macksville
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (51 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $221,760, roughly 64% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.5%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Macksville on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447)
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What to know about Macksville
Macksville (2447) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $620,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,258 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Schools in Macksville
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 24/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 40/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 66%
- Renter occupied
- 29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.85% (median rent $578/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.85%
- On the $620,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +2.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
258 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,258 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Macksville
- What is the median house price in Macksville?
- The median house price in Macksville, NSW 2447 is $620,000 (median of 51 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Macksville?
- A useful starting point is the Macksville median house price of $620,000 (units $221,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Macksville a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Macksville is 4.8%: the median weekly house rent is $578 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447), June 2026) against the median house price of $620,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Macksville is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Macksville postcode?
- Macksville is in the 2447 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Macksville?
- Macksville is a suburb in the Nambucca Valley area, NSW 2447.
- What is the average rent in Macksville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $578.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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