North Shore NSW

Postcode 2444 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

North Shore is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2444). With a population of 371, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in North Shore is $950,000, having surged 18.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, North Shore offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($950K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +18.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$950K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+18.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$950K
18.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$388
POPULATION
371
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,478
Personal Income /wk$766
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
Data: 2026