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Property Investment in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW

87 suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings council area · Population ~92,432 · 36,686 dwellings · 3,682 km²

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Average R-Score 72 / 100 — top suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings100

Highest R-Score out of 87 suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Port Macquarie-Hastings council average72

Across 57 scored suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Suburb medians in Port Macquarie-Hastings range from $315,000 to $2,405,000.

3-year population movement: +4.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.3% of stock (~502 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (18%), Retail Trade (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (10%), Education and Training (10%).

Typical suburb median price$862,500

Across 87 suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings (Sept 2026) · ~288 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.5%

Median asking rent ~$650/wk · Vacancy 5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Port Macquarie-Hastings100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Port Macquarie-Hastings (New South Wales).

Is Port Macquarie-Hastings (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Port Macquarie-Hastings (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 72/100 across 87 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Port Macquarie-Hastings, the typical suburb median price is $862,500, median weekly rent is $650/wk, gross rental yield is 3.5%, and vacancy sits at 5%.

Which suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings (NSW) are Pappinbarra (100/100, median $675,000), Telegraph Point (100/100, median $455,000), Lower Pappinbarra (98/100, median $500,000), Dunbogan (97/100, median $825,000), Wauchope (97/100, median $715,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Port Macquarie-Hastings?

Across Port Macquarie-Hastings (NSW), the median suburb property price is $862,500, median asking rent is $650/wk, and median gross yield is 3.5%, with homes averaging 288 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings include Toms Creek (13.4%), Pembrooke (13.3%), Telegraph Point (8.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area?

Port Macquarie-Hastings is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 92,432, approximately 36,686 dwellings, covering 3,682 sq km.

What are the best streets in Port Macquarie-Hastings (NSW)?

Every street across all 87 suburbs in Port Macquarie-Hastings is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.