North Macksville at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
669
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about North Macksville.
The postcode for North Macksville is 2447 (NSW).
North Macksville (2447) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
North Macksville has roughly 669 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.
North Macksville 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Macksville's population at 669, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
669
Median age
53
Family households
68%
Lone person
33%
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)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
669
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
58
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.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Macksville.
Local schools for North Macksville
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Government School Catchment
Macksville Public School
Macksville High School
Frank Partridge VC Public School
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Frequently asked
About North Macksville.
- What is the North Macksville postcode?
- North Macksville is in the 2447 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is North Macksville?
- North Macksville is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2447, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in North Macksville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in North Macksville?
- There are 8 schools serving North Macksville on this page, including Macksville Public School, Macksville High School, Frank Partridge VC Public School.
- How walkable is North Macksville?
- North Macksville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near North Macksville?
- North Macksville is close to Wirrimbi, Gumma, Macksville, Congarinni North, Newee Creek.
- What is the population of North Macksville?
- The population of North Macksville is approximately 669 (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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