Port Macquarie, NSW 2444

We moved to Port Macquarie 2 1/2 years ago and would never go back to Sydney. We moved from Avalon Beach which is a beautiful part of the Northern Beaches but needed a change. We now live on a small acrage 20 minutes outside of town. We have found our haven. People here are extremely friendly, shopping centres are good and I find I never need to leave the area to buy anything. We have boutique wineries in the area, great camping areas, amazing beaches and lots of things for people to do and explore from the very young to the very old. Climate is amazing. My son has been here with his family for 3 years and is a carpenter. He has never been out of work and said there is an abundance of work if you want it. Lots of restaurants to choose from, heaps of stunning, patrolled beaches for the kids and a massive dog beach at Lighthouse Beach.

Before moving to Port I knew that in 1991 seventy percent of the population voted not to have fluoride in the water.

In 2020, the elected mayor tried to commission a new poll to see if the town still held such regressive views. This was to help her lobby the state government to stop them preventing tooth decay. Make of that what you will.

Despite my low expectations, I was still blown away by how backwards this place is. And before you come at me for being a snob, I grew up in a country town. Port is different.

Move outside the town centre and footpaths don't exist. Neither do protected crossings or traffic lights. If you're blind and need to cross the road, don't live in Port unless you want to be flat. If you have the gift of sight and not the gift of good sense, and decide to move here, be prepared to see oldies riding their mobility scooters down busy roads because they have nowhere else to go. It has beaches though.

Any historical architecture has been destroyed for 80's cement rendered monstrosities. The cinema is rubbish, and the pubs are empty beer barns with toothless locals in fluro shirts feeding cash into pokies. It's got lots of parking for your hilux though.

The crime is above the state average and getting worse. If you don't believe me, go for a walk near kooloonbung park at night, where the local 'creek rats' shoot up and camp. It's not as bad as Kempsey though.

If after reading this you still don't believe me and want to move to port, just go on the local facebook pages and tell them you're an outsider looking to move here. See what kind of reception you get. It could be worse, at least the Real Estate Agents who post on this site seem nice, right?

IV Just perched a lovely Home Hear in this area and I Love it. Qight Good Nabour s. Can hear the waves. So much Buitiful wild life.

Port Macquarie is a great place to bring up a family, there are plenty of amazing schools and plenty of opportunity when they are out of school looking for work or wanting to stay local and want to go to a local university.
There are plenty of activities to do and beautiful scenery to be seen .E.G Beaches, Shopping centres, Play centres for kids and the whole family,restaurants and pubs
I'm 23, born and raised here, I don't ever plan of leaving this area, I highly recommend to port Macquarie

After moving to Port Macquarie from the Hunter Valley 6 years ago, I have found Port Macquarie to be a beautiful coastal town that has so much to offer for everyone. Everything that you need is within walking distance or a small drive at best. The ample amount of beaches here are absolutely beautiful with an endless choice of cafes along the way.
Ticks all the boxes!

Theres so much to love about Port Macquarie, the temperate climate, amazing beaches and the fact it is really now a city with all the services that come with city life(health facilities , restaurant's, University etc). Great place to raise your family.

I moved to Port Macquarie a few years ago and instantly felt included and a part of the community. There is always things to do, like bush walks, beaches good food and entertainment. Everyones super friendly and happy to help!

If your looking for a relaxed, family friendly place to call home, surrounded by pristine water ways and a multitude of nature escapes then Port Macquarie is it! Fantastic schooling options both public and private, amazing medical facilities, plenty to do with the kids on the weekends, a town that has all the makings of a big city but the old school courtesy amongst locals of saying G'day. Port Mac even has an Airport, and home to Charles Sturt University!

After moving 6 years ago we are still impressed. Easy to make new friendships Schools are great , and Port has an airport & hospital. Beaches are sensational. No place better to raise children with the most amazing neighbours.

The beaches are great, we have plenty of parks and playgrounds for the kids, we’re surrounded by some awesome 4WD tracks, breathtaking waterfalls and fantastic camping spots, not to mention the zoo, Ricardo’s strawberry picking and Timbertown.