Port Macquarie's 2026 population is now estimated at 50,480. In 1996, the population of Port Macquarie was 33,709. Port Macquarie has grown by 538 in the last year, which represents a 1.08% annual change. These population values and projections come from Australia urban centers over 10k series 1996-2021 via CityPopulation official attribution and World Population Review Internal Projections .
Port Macquarie is a city found in New South Wales, Australia. The city is located in Macquarie County along the Tasman Sea and the Hastings River.
The population of Port Macquarie was 45,698 according to data compiled in 2016. This reflects a slight growth from the 45,341 residents recorded in 2015. The population between 2014 and 2015 was up 1.1% and reflected significant growth from the 39,783 reported in the previous decade.
Because of its beautiful coasts and many landmarks, Port Macquarie is a popular tourist destination. Additionally, the koala breeding center and Billabong Zoo offers interesting and educational experiences - including petting and holding a variety of exotic animals.
Despite its small population now, though, Port Macquarie is predicted to become one of the fastest-growing cities in New South Wales. It is estimated that the population will almost reach 60,000 by the year 2027.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 4,976,762 | 1.13% |
| Melbourne | 4,928,443 | 1.41% |
| Brisbane | 2,484,138 | 1.61% |
| Perth | 2,218,366 | 1.6% |
| Adelaide | 1,299,185 | 0.84% |
| Gold Coast | 741,661 | 1.93% |
| Canberra | 523,285 | 1.28% |
| Newcastle | 361,877 | 0.74% |
| Central Coast | 343,965 | 1.1% |
| Sunshine Coast | 313,811 | 1.93% |
| Wollongong | 292,054 | 0.82% |
| Hobart | 205,884 | 0.83% |
| Geelong | 190,619 | 1.1% |
| Townsville | 186,562 | 1.4% |
| Cairns | 163,376 | 1.26% |
| Darwin | 130,746 | 1.32% |
| Ballarat | 113,156 | 1.4% |
| Toowoomba | 112,978 | 0.82% |
| Bendigo | 108,707 | 1.51% |
| Maitland | 97,446 | 1.64% |
