Maynards Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,787
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Maynards Plains.
The postcode for Maynards Plains is 2453 (NSW).
Maynards Plains (2453) sits in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
Maynards Plains has roughly 2,787 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.
Maynards Plains 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maynards Plains's population at 2,787, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,787
Median age
55
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
2,787
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maynards Plains.
Local schools for Maynards Plains
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Government School Catchment
Dorrigo Public School
Orama Public School
Dorrigo High School
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Frequently asked
About Maynards Plains.
- What is the Maynards Plains postcode?
- Maynards Plains is in the 2453 postcode, in NSW, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- Where is Maynards Plains?
- Maynards Plains is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2453, in the Coffs Harbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maynards Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Maynards Plains?
- There are 5 schools serving Maynards Plains on this page, including Mount St John Primary School, Dorrigo Public School, Orama Public School.
- How walkable is Maynards Plains?
- Maynards Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Maynards Plains?
- Maynards Plains is close to Dorrigo Mountain, Moonpar, Bielsdown Hills, Darkwood, Dorrigo.
- What is the population of Maynards Plains?
- The population of Maynards Plains is approximately 2,787 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
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