Thrumster
NSWThrumster is a growing suburb in NSW with 2,382 residents.
- SAL code
- 13869
- SA2
- 108041164
- Population
- 2,382
- LGA
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
Thrumster, NSW had 2,382 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 17.4% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 32. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,080 a month. Around 69.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 48.2%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 91.5% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 4 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?2,382
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+17.4%
3yr: +8.7% · 10yr: +39.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,988/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
32
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
2 long day
Parks & green space
?4
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?33
Port Macquarie-Hastings · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Port Macquarie - West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Thrumster suburb alone is ~2,382 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 12,360 to 23,991 over 24 years, averaging 2.8% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Westport PS99.8%
- Lake Cathie PS 0.2%
- Wauchope PS 0.0%
Secondary
HSC Westport100.0%
- Wauchope HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.4%Almost entirely detached houses (91.5%), mixed tenure (69% own or mortgage), built for families (58% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
14 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 31.8% | 4.15 km² |
| R1 | ZoneResidential | 30.3% | 3.95 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 15.6% | 2.04 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 6.9% | 0.90 km² |
| E4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 4.0% | 0.53 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 3.4% | 0.45 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 3.4% | 0.44 km² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 1.2% | 0.16 km² |
| E3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.9% | 0.12 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.8% | 0.11 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.6% | 0.08 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 0.5% | 0.07 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 0.4% | 0.05 km² |
| SP3 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.2% | 0.03 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.