Moving to Laurieton NSW 2443
What the official numbers say about living in Laurieton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $315 a week, against a median household income of $755 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 28% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Laurieton grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,931 → 2,012 people).
Around 51% of households are families, averaging 1.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Cantonese, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Laurieton scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kendall, 8.6 km west.
Nearest airport: Port Macquarie Airport, 24.5 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 288 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 15 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 8 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Laurieton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Laurieton Public School 400 m · Saint Josephs Catholic Primary School 700 m · North Haven Public School 2.8 km
Groceries: Coles 50 m
Parks and reserves: Laurie Park 200 m · Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina Reserve 450 m · Apex Park 900 m · Dunbogan Reserve 1.9 km · Park 1.9 km · Ostler Park 2.1 km · Wallace Reserve 2.6 km · Wall Reserve 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Laurieton, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Crested Tern · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Little Wattlebird · Lewin's Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Laurieton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurieton here | 2,012 | — | 1/10 | 59% |
| West Haven | 1,139 | — | 2/10 | 55% |
| Dunbogan | 1,020 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
| North Haven | 1,619 | — | 1/10 | 65% |
| Lakewood | 1,249 | — | 3/10 | 64% |
| Kew | 1,761 | — | 3/10 | 54% |
| Bonny Hills | 3,045 | — | 6/10 | 78% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Macquarie-Hastings — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Lyne — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2443 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Laurieton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $315 a week, and about 28% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,931 people to 2,012. It sits about 288 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Macquarie-Hastings council, and the federal seat is Lyne.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Laurieton vs Dunbogan · Laurieton vs North Haven.
Nearby guides: West Haven · Dunbogan · North Haven · Lakewood · Kew · Bonny Hills.
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