Summer Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
93
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Summer Island.
The postcode for Summer Island is 2440 (NSW).
Summer Island (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Summer Island has roughly 93 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Summer Island 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Summer Island's population at 93, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
93
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
93
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Summer Island.
Local schools for Summer Island
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Government School Catchment
Kinchela Public School
Smithtown Public School
Gladstone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Summer Island.
- What is the Summer Island postcode?
- Summer Island is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Summer Island?
- Summer Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Summer Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Summer Island?
- There are 18 schools serving Summer Island on this page, including Kinchela Public School, Smithtown Public School, Gladstone Public School.
- How walkable is Summer Island?
- Summer Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Summer Island?
- Summer Island is close to Seven Oaks, Kinchela, Smithtown, Gladstone, Clybucca.
- What is the population of Summer Island?
- The population of Summer Island is approximately 93 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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