Port Macquarie-Hastings
Rainbow Reach
Rainbow Reach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Rainbow Reach.
Rainbow Reach (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Rainbow Reach has roughly 84 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Rainbow Reach 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 7 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rainbow Reach's population at 84, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
84
Median age
56
Family households
57%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rainbow Reach.
Local schools for Rainbow Reach
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Government School Catchment
South West Rocks Public School
Kinchela Public School
Smithtown Public School
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Frequently asked
About Rainbow Reach.
- What is the Rainbow Reach postcode?
- Rainbow Reach is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Rainbow Reach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Rainbow Reach?
- There are 7 schools serving Rainbow Reach on this page, including South West Rocks Public School, Kinchela Public School, Smithtown Public School.
- How walkable is Rainbow Reach?
- Rainbow Reach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rainbow Reach?
- Rainbow Reach is close to Jerseyville, Clybucca, Arakoon, South West Rocks, Kinchela.
- What is the population of Rainbow Reach?
- Rainbow Reach has approximately 84 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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