Thrumster NSW

Postcode 2444 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

Thrumster is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2444). With a population of 2,382, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $103K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Thrumster is $950,000, having surged 13.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $660,000 (-10.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,080.

Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Thrumster 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 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +13.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$950K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+13.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$950K
13.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$660K
-10.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$460
POPULATION
2,382
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,988
Personal Income /wk$882
Mortgage /mth$2,080
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2026