Port Macquarie-Hastings

Verges Creek

NSW2440

Verges Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

298

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Verges Creek.

The postcode for Verges Creek is 2440 (NSW).

Verges Creek (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.

Verges Creek has roughly 298 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.

Verges Creek 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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Verges Creek's population at 298, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

298

Median age

46

Family households

78%

Lone person

15%

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)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

6%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

298

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

24

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Intimidation, stalking and harassment6 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property5 (20.8%)
Arson3 (12.5%)
Assault3 (12.5%)
Drug offences2 (8.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Verges Creek.

Local schools for Verges Creek

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Government School Catchment

Kempsey East Public School

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Kempsey South Public School

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Kempsey West Public School

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Frequently asked

About Verges Creek.

What is the Verges Creek postcode?
Verges Creek is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Where is Verges Creek?
Verges Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2440, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
What is the average rent in Verges Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Verges Creek?
There are 13 schools serving Verges Creek on this page, including Kempsey East Public School, Kempsey Adventist School, St Joseph's Primary School.
How walkable is Verges Creek?
Verges Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Verges Creek?
Verges Creek is close to East Kempsey, Hampden Hall, Pola Creek, Old Station, South Kempsey.
What is the population of Verges Creek?
The population of Verges Creek is approximately 298 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.

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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