NSW2444· Pop. 51,117Port Macquarie-Hastings

BLACKMANS POINT

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

48

Liveability score

53

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$875,251

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

0.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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BLACKMANS POINT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$600/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.16%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$560k
2021
$650k
2022
$644k
2023
$1008k
2024
$943k
2025
$870k
2026
$875k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BLACKMANS POINT is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,306/wk

$69k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.8%

64.2% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

38.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

311.8 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

46.7%

Buyer's market

Walkability

23 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

129.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

500/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2444

🏫9 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚4 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

St Peter's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1075(77%)
534 students17:1 student–teacher54% girls33% top SEA quarter

Tacking Point Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1054(70%)
594 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls28% top SEA quarter

Port Macquarie Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1051(69%)
69 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls23% top SEA quarter

St Agnes' Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(59%)
553 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls20% top SEA quarter

Hastings Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1019(56%)
526 students17:1 student–teacher51% girls22% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1017(55%)
397 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls17% top SEA quarter

North East Public School of Distance Education

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 979(37%)
45 students5:1 student–teacher49% girls15% top SEA quarter

Port Macquarie Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 932(19%)
451 students12:1 student–teacher45% girls7% top SEA quarter

Westport Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 888(8%)
365 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

MacKillop College Port Macquarie

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1068(75%)
1,107 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls30% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Regional College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1017(55%)
1,026 students12:1 student–teacher54% girls14% top SEA quarter

Newman Senior Technical College

Catholic · Yrs 11-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 996(45%)
327 students9:1 student–teacher43% girls10% top SEA quarter

Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 971(34%)
717 students11:1 student–teacher45% girls13% top SEA quarter

Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus

Government · Yrs 5-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 919(15%)
612 students10:1 student–teacher49% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

St Columba Anglican School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1116(88%)
1,221 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls47% top SEA quarter

The Nature School

Independent · Yrs K-9 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1054(70%)
171 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls26% top SEA quarter

Heritage Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1032(61%)
345 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls24% top SEA quarter

Port Macquarie Adventist School

Independent · Yrs K-11 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1011(52%)
91 students6:1 student–teacher49% girls23% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Nautilus Senior College

Independent · Yrs 7-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 833(4%)
113 students11:1 student–teacher46% girls1% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1003ICSEA · national avg 1000

19 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
35/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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