The Hatch
NSW 2444 • New South Wales
About The Hatch
The Hatch is a small rural locality within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, situated about 15 kilometres west of Port Macquarie. The area spans approximately 12.8 square kilometres of pastoral and riparian land along the Maria River, a tributary of the Hastings River system. At the 2021 census only 44 people called The Hatch home, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled farming and lifestyle district.
The Hatch is home to The Hatch Farm, a well-known 150-acre working farm offering accommodation and interactive animal experiences on the banks of the Maria River. The surrounding countryside provides a peaceful rural retreat with easy access to the beaches, coastal walks and cafés of Port Macquarie. The locality suits those seeking a genuine farming lifestyle or an agritourism experience while remaining within a short drive of a major regional city.
The Hatch 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
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option. Port Macquarie Airport (~20 km) provides flights to Sydney and Brisbane for longer journeys.
Entirely rural with no pedestrian infrastructure. A car is essential; Port Macquarie provides the nearest services.
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 The Hatch by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View The Hatch Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "The Hatch" under Suburb