Median house price
$720k
-11% change
NSW · Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Telegraph Point, 2441
Est. population · Jun 2025
594
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.2%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,514/wk
Employment rate
56.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$720,000
Languages at home
3.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Telegraph Point is a quieter smaller community in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though housing affordability remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Telegraph Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$525/wk
Population (ERP)
594
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#395
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
55th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
50th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
32nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5408th in Australia
- State rank
- 1745th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #395 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #746 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $528
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $720,000
- Median price change
- -10.7%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
594(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +0.2% over 5 years · 50th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in NSW
- 50th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 604
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,514
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 35 of 231
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,560
- Employment rate
- 56.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 196 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 44
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -15.2%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment41
- Malicious Damage To Property39
- Motor Vehicle Theft19
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 968
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 32th
School list
- Telegraph Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 126 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Moorside Dr Turnaround
- Pacific Hwy At Moorside Dr
- Pacific Hwy Opp Moorside Dr
- Pembrooke Rd At Mooney St
- Telegraph Point Rd Opp Rollands Plains Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Telegraph Point Public SchoolSchool
Telegraph Point
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Log Wharf ReservePicnic area
- Stoney Action ParkSports field
Other(7)
- Stoney Park Aqua and Action ParkCaravan Site
16 Hacks Ferry Road, Telegraph Point
- Parking (5)
- Picnic Table (2)
- Public toilets
- Sanitary Dump Station
- Slipway
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Wauchope District Memorial Hospital (15.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 21
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 439 mm · ~55 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 494 mm · ~62 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 252 mm · ~32 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 279 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure185 MOONEY STREET TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 HARRADINE CLOSE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure52 MOORSIDE DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah84 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
2025· 6 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah457 FARRAWELLS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support102 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool241 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support102 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility7 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 ACACIA DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 WATT ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure102 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
September 2024
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation520 FARRAWELLS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 RESERVOIR ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation520 FARRAWELLS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
May 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure28 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 HARRADINE CLOSE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)7 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Food and drink premises42 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling206 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
April 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs561 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs561 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
September 2022
- Shed2 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling191 MOONEY STREET TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Dwelling108 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing24 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
May 2022
- Other7 COOPERABUNG DRIVE TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
April 2022
- Shed610 TELEGRAPH POINT ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition241 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs227 RED HILL ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
January 2022
- Shed333 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development519 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing229 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
- Dwelling108 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
September 2021
- Farm buildings9 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing227 RED HILL ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
May 2021
- Demolition191 MOONEY STREET TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
April 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs40 ROLLANDS PLAINS ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
March 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs14 HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD TELEGRAPH POINT 2441Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
- Member of Parliament
- Pat CONAGHAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,639
- Turnout (2025)
- 90.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.5 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.1%Labor 40.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.2 km away).
Coalition 69.1%Labor 30.9%
10.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Telegraph PointLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- RiversideLabor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)12.6 km away
- KundabungLabor 38.8% · Coalition 61.2% TPP (2025)14.3 km away
- HibbardLabor 38.3% · Coalition 61.7% TPP (2025)14.4 km away
- ThrumsterLabor 35.8% · Coalition 64.2% TPP (2025)14.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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