Thrumster
NSW 2444 • Rest of NSW
About Thrumster
Thrumster is one of the Mid North Coast's fastest-growing suburbs, located approximately 10 kilometres west of Port Macquarie's CBD in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The suburb has experienced explosive growth, with its population surging from just 417 in 2016 to over 2,380 by 2021—a remarkable 471% increase. Centred around the Sovereign Hills master-planned community, Thrumster offers modern residential developments with convenient access to both the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway.
Life in Thrumster revolves around family-friendly living in a well-planned community setting. The Sovereign Place Town Centre provides essential shopping, dining, and services, while St Joseph's Regional College offers quality secondary education within the suburb. The area attracts young families, first-home buyers, and sea-changers seeking contemporary homes with space at more affordable prices than coastal Port Macquarie. With ongoing development and improving infrastructure, Thrumster represents the new face of regional NSW growth.
Thrumster falls under postcode 2444 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.
Location
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 Thrumster by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Thrumster Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Thrumster" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 90
- 2. India 56
- 3. New Zealand 41
- 4. Philippines 14
- 5. Thailand 11
- 6. Nepal 9
- 7. Ireland 8
- 8. Malaysia 8
- 9. Scotland 8
- 10. South Africa 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)