The Hatch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about The Hatch.
The postcode for The Hatch is 2444 (NSW).
The Hatch (2444) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
The Hatch has roughly 44 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
The Hatch 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Hatch's population at 44, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 25% lone person).
Population
44
Median age
60
Family households
50%
Lone person
25%
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)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Hatch.
Local schools for The Hatch
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Government School Catchment
Telegraph Point Public School
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Westport Public School
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Frequently asked
About The Hatch.
- What is the The Hatch postcode?
- The Hatch is in the 2444 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is The Hatch?
- The Hatch is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2444, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in The Hatch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in The Hatch?
- There are 12 schools serving The Hatch on this page, including Telegraph Point Public School, Newman Senior Technical College, Heritage Christian School.
- How walkable is The Hatch?
- The Hatch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Hatch?
- The Hatch is close to Blackmans Point, Hacks Ferry, Telegraph Point, Riverside, Fernbank Creek.
- What is the population of The Hatch?
- The population of The Hatch is approximately 44 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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