North Shore at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
371
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about North Shore.
The postcode for North Shore is 2444 (NSW).
North Shore (2444) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
North Shore has roughly 371 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
North Shore 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Shore's population at 371, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
371
Median age
48
Family households
74%
Lone person
20%
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$388/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
371
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Shore.
Local schools for North Shore
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Government School Catchment
Port Macquarie Public School
North East Public School of Distance Education
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
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Frequently asked
About North Shore.
- What is the North Shore postcode?
- North Shore is in the 2444 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is North Shore?
- North Shore is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2444, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in North Shore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $388.
- What schools are in North Shore?
- There are 19 schools serving North Shore on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Nautilus Senior College, Port Macquarie Public School.
- How walkable is North Shore?
- North Shore has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near North Shore?
- North Shore is close to Riverside, Settlement City, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Bc, Flynns Beach.
- What is the population of North Shore?
- The population of North Shore is approximately 371 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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