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NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Thrumster, 2444

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Updated

Desirability score

40.5/100
Average

1075th in NSW

81% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What Thrumster is known for: Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Port Macquarie-Hastings, Thrumster keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.

Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
2,382
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,988
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
45 of 840
Median monthly mortgage
$2,080
Employment rate
67.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
57 / 67 / 6

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

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$490
Houses (January to March 2026)
$660
All types (January to March 2026)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
551

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
220
Against the person
59
Against property
88
Rate per 1,000 residents
92.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 40 residents
State safety percentile
65.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+2.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions379
  • Fraud335
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment422
  • Malicious Damage To Property387
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault342

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

Public transport

16 public transport stops in this suburb

  • John Oxley Dr After Chancellor Dr
  • John Oxley Dr Before Carlie Jane Dr
  • Lindfield Park Rd After Oxley Hwy
  • Sovereign Dr Before Cohen Way
  • St Joseph's Regional College

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)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

799 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    10 MEYRICK CLOSE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    6 DESERT LIME DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Additional Information Requested
  • Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    BRUSH CHERRY BOULEVARD THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    BRUSH CHERRY BOULEVARD THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    9 WILDWOOD WAY THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    11 VISION STREET THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    CARLIE JANE DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    118 CARLIE JANE DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    25 STAGHORN STREET THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    59 BRUSH CHERRY BOULEVARD THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    CARLIE JANE DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 STAGHORN STREET THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    39 BRUSH CHERRY BOULEVARD THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    6 RIGNEY AVENUE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Subdivision
    1 MARE AVENUE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; School
    COLLEGE DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 PEPPERBERRY PARADE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    3 PEPPERBERRY PARADE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14 STAGHORN STREET THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    19 ACTON STREET THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    7 COPPICE ROAD THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    34 STRATHALLAN TERRACE THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    CAPITAL DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    8 Meyrick Close, Thrumster NSW 2444Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    12 FARMSTEAD AVENUE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    16 PEPPERBERRY PARADE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 55 MEYRICK CLOSE THRUMSTER NSW 2444 DP1216696Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    14 GRANDIOSE CLOSE THRUMSTER 2444Determined

  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    26 CAMPUS STREET THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    13 RIBERRY ROAD THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure
    LEGACY STREET THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    SOVEREIGN DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    BRUSH CHERRY BOULEVARD THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility; Other Infrastructure; Infrastructure
    1067 OXLEY HIGHWAY THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    23 STAGHORN STREET THRUMSTER 2444Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    SOVEREIGN DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    SOVEREIGN DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    OXLEY HIGHWAY THRUMSTER 2444Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Temporary building, structure or use
    9 WILDWOOD WAY THRUMSTER 2444Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    JOHN OXLEY DRIVE THRUMSTER 2444Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • John Oxley Dr After Carlie Jane DrBus stop
  • John Oxley Dr after Chancellor DrBus stop
  • John Oxley Dr At Best Glen PlBus stop
  • John Oxley Dr At Thrumster StBus stop
  • John Oxley Dr before Carlie Jane DrBus stop
  • John Oxley Dr Before Chancellor DrBus stop
  • NRMAEV charging
  • Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
  • Parking (2)
  • Playground

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Joeys MeadowPark
  • Karikeree Creek ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Mid North Coast Allied Healthyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Smartland Early Learning Sovereign HillsSovereign Drivechildcare

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)
12
Parks (OSM)
3

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
40.5/100 — Average
National rank
3393rd in Australia
State rank
1075th in NSW
Peer rank
#60 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#342 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • John Oxley Dr After Carlie Jane Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • John Oxley Dr At Best Glen Plamenitiesbus_stop
  • John Oxley Dr At Thrumster Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • John Oxley Dr Before Chancellor Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • John Oxley Dr after Chancellor Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • John Oxley Dr before Carlie Jane Dramenitiesbus_stop
  • NRMAamenitiescharging_station
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Parkingamenitiesparking
  • Playgroundamenitiesplayground

Data sources & freshness

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