Riverside
NSW 2444 • New South Wales
About Riverside
Riverside is a small rural locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Port Macquarie town centre. The locality covers around 14.9 square kilometres and had a population of approximately 295 residents at the 2021 census. Set near the Hastings River estuary, Riverside enjoys a peaceful, semi-rural character typical of the Mid North Coast hinterland. The area falls within the federal electorate of Lyne and the NSW state electorate of Port Macquarie.
Life in Riverside revolves around the natural environment, with the Hastings River providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking and birdwatching. Residents typically commute to Port Macquarie for shopping, schooling and medical services, which are only a short drive away. The locality attracts those seeking a quieter rural lifestyle with easy access to the conveniences of a regional coastal city. Its proximity to the Hastings River, national parks and the Mid North Coast beach strip makes it popular with nature lovers and sea-changers.
Riverside falls under postcode 2444 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Rural link services — Port Macquarie ~35 min (limited schedule)
Commute to Port Macquarie
🛣️ Car is the primary transport mode. Wauchope railway station is the nearest rail access (~22 km) with very infrequent NSW TrainLink services.
A rural locality with no pedestrian-oriented infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, including access to schools, shops and healthcare in Port Macquarie.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hastings Public School ICSEA 10196582 2566 85 Yarranabee Road
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8 Mumford Street
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Lochinvar Place
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Boundary Street
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6584 1118 School St
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500 Ocean Drive
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Port Macquarie High School ICSEA 932Owen & Burrawan Sts
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Port Macquarie Public School ICSEA 9326583 2977 Grant St
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Boronia Street
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43-55 Major Innes Road
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College Drive
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Warlters Street
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Ocean Drive
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02 6584 1962 151 Greenmeadows Drive
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Tacking Point Public School ICSEA 10546582 3478 Bangalay Drive
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Westport High School ICSEA 888Findlay Ave
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Westport Public School ICSEA 8886583 2944 Widderson St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Riverside by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Riverside Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Riverside" under Suburb