NSW · Nambucca Valley Council
Macksville, 2447
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Macksville is a regional centre in Nambucca Valley that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability.
Population
- Population
- 2,782
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $944
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 82 of 1,173
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 40.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 108 / 61 / 25
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 38
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 265
- Against the person
- 64
- Against property
- 110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 95.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 66.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +16.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order48
- Breach Bail Conditions50
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment54
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Steal From Motor Vehicle48
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 925
- Macksville High SchoolSecondary
- Macksville Public SchoolPrimary
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Macksville Post Office, Cooper St
- Macksville Public School, Wallace St
- Upper Warrell Creek Rd Opp Prestons Dr
- Wallace St After Fairway Cove
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Follow directions on site. Reduced speed limit. Expect delays. <em>Landslip Remediation Work River St Macksville</em><em>Council wishes to advise, landslip remediation works are commencing along River Street from </em><strong><em>Monday 29th June for 3 months</em></strong><em>, weather permitting. Temporary traffic control will be in place with minor delays expected in both directions whilst works are carried out. Council appreciates your co-operation to deliver these works and to exercise caution whilst travelling through the work zones.</em><em>For further information please contact council on </em><strong><em>6568 2555.</em></strong>River Street15 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
252 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space8 PRINCESS STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premises25 YARRAWONGA STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision39 PRINCESS STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space5 REID STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Retail Premise; Hours of operation and trading17 PRINCESS STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure95 EAST STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- SubdivisionKYLIE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 NAMBUCCA STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure116 WALLACE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool29 LLOYD STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool3 LLOYD STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure116 WALLACE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 WALLACE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 GIIDANY CLOSE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premises25 YARRAWONGA STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
January 2026
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah2 WALLACE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 WILLIS STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision11 BINALONG WAY MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MATILDA STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2 CENTRA PARK STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure122 BALD HILL ROAD MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)PARTRIDGE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision174 WALLACE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 WILLIS STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Subdivision5 REID STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation15 GAARA CLOSE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies10 CONNORS CRESCENT MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport51 STURDEE STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 RIVER STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport2 JELLICO STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 CENTRA PARK STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool12 MATILDA STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Environmental protection works8 JELLICO STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure12 NANCYE ROBERTS DRIVE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 GAARA CLOSE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation24 WURINDA DRIVE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre86 JELLICO STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 GAARA CLOSE MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure83 UPPER WARRELL CREEK ROAD MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 JELLICO STREET MACKSVILLE 2447Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
38 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- AdaraBeauty salon
- Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper StBus stop
- Macksville District Hospital, Boundary StBus stop
- Macksville Station, Coach StopBus stop
- Wallace St opp Durkin StBus stop
- Car Park CafeCafe
- HoldenCar
- Midcoast TrucksCar repair
- Country Women's Association MacksvilleCommunity centre
- FoodaryConvenience store
22 Cooper Street, Macksville
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Dawkins ParkPark
- Donnelly Welsh Playing FieldsPark
- Macksville ParkPark
- Thistle ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 11
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- BAJI Denture ClinicPrincess Streetdentist
- Bawrunga Aboriginal Medical CentrePrincess Streetyes
- Dentistdentist
- Dr Lim's Eye Surgeryoptometrist
- Eyecare Plusoptometrist
- Fresh Dental Caredentist
- Ishara Healing Centreyes
- Learning Mattersspeech_therapist
- Macksville Medical CentreWallace Streetdoctor
- Macksville PharmacyCooper Streetpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Macksville Railway Station GroupNorth Coast Railway, MacksvilleSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Alphabet Long Day Care Collegekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 47.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 34% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2299th in Australia
- State rank
- 716th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #59 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #161 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Adaraamenitiesbeauty
- Allan Gillett Ovalamenitiespitch
- Alphabet Long Day Care Collegeamenitieskindergarten
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- BAJI Denture Clinicamenities35 Princess Street, Macksvilledentist
- BPamenitiesfuel
- Blue Bird Support Servicesamenitiessocial_facility
- Car Park Cafeamenitiescafe
- Country Women's Association Macksvilleamenitiescommunity_centre
- Evie Networksamenitiescharging_station
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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