North Macquarie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26.1k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about North Macquarie.
The postcode for North Macquarie is 2527 (NSW).
North Macquarie (2527) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
North Macquarie has roughly 26,072 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
North Macquarie 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Macquarie's population at 26,072, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
26,072
Median age
35
Family households
–
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26,072
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Macquarie.
Local schools for North Macquarie
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Government School Catchment
Tullimbar Public School
Albion Park Public School
Albion Park High School
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Frequently asked
About North Macquarie.
- What is the North Macquarie postcode?
- North Macquarie is in the 2527 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is North Macquarie?
- North Macquarie is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2527, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Macquarie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in North Macquarie?
- There are 20 schools serving North Macquarie on this page, including Tullimbar Public School, Calderwood Christian School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is North Macquarie?
- North Macquarie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Macquarie?
- North Macquarie is close to Tullimbar, Calderwood, Marshall Mount, Yellow Rock Ridge, Albion Park.
- What is the population of North Macquarie?
- The population of North Macquarie is approximately 26,072 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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