Port Macquarie - West, NSW 2051
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $385/wk Median
- 33.7% Renters
Port Macquarie - West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 21.1k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $385
- To the CBD
- 311km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Port Macquarie - West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Port Macquarie - West is a regional New South Wales community of 21,147 residents, with 33.7% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $385 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Port Macquarie - West
Port Macquarie - West Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Port Macquarie - West Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Port Macquarie - West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Port Macquarie - West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Port Macquarie - West.
What's the community like in Port Macquarie - West?
Locals describe Port Macquarie - West as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 21,147, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Port Macquarie - West walkable?
Port Macquarie - West carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How far is Port Macquarie - West from New South Wales's capital?
Port Macquarie - West is approximately 311km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 321-336 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Port Macquarie - West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Port Macquarie - West is $385. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $385 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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