The Bight at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about The Bight.
The postcode for The Bight is 2429 (NSW).
The Bight (2429) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
The Bight has roughly 60 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Bight 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Bight's population at 60, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
57
Family households
76%
Lone person
12%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 The Bight.
Local schools for The Bight
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wingham Brush Public School
Wingham High School
Wingham Public School
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Frequently asked
About The Bight.
- What is the The Bight postcode?
- The Bight is in the 2429 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is The Bight?
- The Bight is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2429, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in The Bight?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in The Bight?
- There are 15 schools serving The Bight on this page, including Wingham Brush Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Wingham High School.
- How walkable is The Bight?
- The Bight has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Bight?
- The Bight is close to Kolodong, Mondrook, Wingham, Bootawa, Taree Dc.
- What is the population of The Bight?
- The population of The Bight is approximately 60 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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