North Shore Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, North Shore is a locality approximately 317 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for North Shore is 2444, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, North Shore has a population of 371 (185 males, 186 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in North Shore is $1,478, with a median personal income of $766 per week.
The median weekly rent is $388 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (8), Greece (4), and Other countries (4).
91.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in North Shore shows 175 people employed (95 full-time, 66 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (33), community & personal service (23), and technicians & trades (21).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), North Shore has an IRSAD score of 976 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
North Shore covers an area of 19.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 20 persons per km².
Statistically, North Shore sits within the Port Macquarie area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
The federal electorate for North Shore is Lyne (Rural).
North Shore Details
| Postcode | 2444 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 371 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,478/week |
| Median Personal Income | $766/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $388 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 19.0 km² |
| Population Density | 20/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 143 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -31.4019 |
| Longitude | 152.9004 |
| Distance from Sydney | 317 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Port Macquarie |
| Local Government | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 59 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 39 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 58 (15.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 128 (34.5%) |
| 65+ years | 87 (23.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 31 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 17 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 15 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 9 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 44 (31.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 60 (43.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (25.2%) |