NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Laurieton, NSW, 2443
Desirability index
83.9/100
How this score is calculated#71 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Laurieton is a smaller suburban community in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area, home to around 2,012 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 400 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 198.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,012
- Median age
- 67
- Median household income / week
- $755
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 1,154
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,365
- Employment rate
- 24.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 86 / 266 / 149
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 400
- Against the person
- 122
- Against property
- 159
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 198.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 15.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -7.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
- Domestic Violence Related Assault36
- Fraud29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
- Malicious Damage To Property41
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 991
- Camden Haven High SchoolSecondary
- Laurieton Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bold St Before Tunis St
- Kew Rd Before Castle St
- Laurieton School Of Arts Hall, Laurie St
- Ocean Dr At Haven Cct
- Ocean Dr Opp Haven Cct
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
95 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 FLINDERS DRIVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
April 2026
- Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia67 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Wharf or boating facility453/DP532072Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Supporting DevelopmentTUNIS STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure1 LANE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Swimming pool5 ARNOTT STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Stormwater management system12 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Additional Information Requested
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure96 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 ARNOTT STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 9 INVESTIGATOR WAY LAURIETON 2443Determined
April 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Ancillary commercial development; Temporary structure; MarketMCLENNAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
March 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Caravan park478 OCEAN DRIVE LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
- Demolition; Business premises; Retail Premise2C MILL STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CASTLE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Stairway17 LORD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club2 SEYMOUR STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
2024· 15 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 LAKE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Fences44 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 GEORGE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies4 64 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CASTLE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure70 LORD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
June 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industryBAYSIDE CIRCUIT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport12 BLACKBUTT CRESCENT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah4 LAKE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
May 2024
- Shop top housing; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure8A TUNIS STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
March 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Neighbourhood shop5 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 LAURIE STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
January 2024
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and tradingU 1 61 BOLD STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industryBAYSIDE CIRCUIT LAURIETON 2443Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 PEACH GROVE LAURIETON 2443Determined
2023· 13 proposals
December 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation53 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Withdrawn
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 NORMAN STREET LAURIETON 2443Determined
2022· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
116 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ice Box Liquor LaurietonAlcohol
68 Bold Street
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
- Laurieton General StoreAntiques
40 Bold Street
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Regional Australia BankATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
68 Bold Street
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Bench (20)
- Laurieton CyclesBicycle
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Birpai ReserveNature reserve
- Bruce Porter ReserveNature reserve
- Cook's ReserveNature reserve
- Laurie ParkPark
- Laurieton United Servicemens Club Marina ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Alternativealternative
- Camden Haven ChiropraticBold Streetalternative
- Mount View Medical Centredoctor
- Your Discount Chemist LaurietonBold Streetpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Laurieton School of ArtsCnr Laurie and Bold Sts, LaurietonSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 83.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #71 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bold St Before Tunis Sttransport
- Kew Rd Before Castle Sttransport
- Laurieton School Of Arts Hall, Laurie Sttransport
- Ocean Dr At Haven Ccttransport
- Ocean Dr Opp Haven Ccttransport
- Laurieton School of ArtsheritageCnr Laurie and Bold Sts, LaurietonSHR
- Alternativehealthalternative
- Camden Haven ChiropratichealthBold Streetalternative
- Mount View Medical Centrehealthdoctor
- Your Discount Chemist LaurietonhealthBold Streetpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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