Thrumster at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,382
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Thrumster.
The postcode for Thrumster is 2444 (NSW).
Thrumster (2444) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Thrumster has roughly 2,382 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Thrumster 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, 7 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thrumster's population at 2,382, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,382
Median age
32
Family households
83%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
2,382
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
172
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 Thrumster.
Local schools for Thrumster
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Government School Catchment
Westport Public School
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Hastings Public School
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Frequently asked
About Thrumster.
- What is the Thrumster postcode?
- Thrumster is in the 2444 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- Where is Thrumster?
- Thrumster is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2444, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Thrumster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Thrumster?
- There are 20 schools serving Thrumster on this page, including St Joseph's Regional College, The Nature School, St Columba Anglican School.
- How walkable is Thrumster?
- Thrumster has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thrumster?
- Thrumster is close to Sancrox, Lake Innes, Fernbank Creek, Port Macquarie Bc, Rawdon Island.
- What is the population of Thrumster?
- The population of Thrumster is approximately 2,382 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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