Life in Port Macquarie
Life in Port Macquarie
Welcome to Port Macquarie. We know you are going to love living in Port Macquarie and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Port Macquarie
Is Port Macquarie a good place to live?
Yes, Port Macquarie is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Port Macquarie will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Port Macquarie
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Port Macquarie, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Port Macquarie. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Port Macquarie and want to find a job in Port Macquarie we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Port Macquarie for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Port Macquarie
Weather in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is a coastal town in the local government area of Port Macquarie-Hastings. It is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, about 390 km (242 mi) north of Sydney, and 570 km (354 mi) south of Brisbane. The town is located on the Tasman Sea coast, at the mouth of the Hastings River, and at the eastern end of the Oxley Highway (B56). The town with its suburbs had a population of 47,973 in June 2018.
Hotels and Accommodation in Port Macquarie
There are all types of accommodation available in Port Macquarie. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Port Macquarie is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Port Macquarie
Banks in Port Macquarie
Cafes in Port Macquarie
Carpet Cleaners in Port Macquarie
Dentists in Port Macquarie
Doctors and Medical clinics in Port Macquarie
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Port Macquarie Electricians below
Hospitals in Port Macquarie
Mechanics in Port Macquarie
Newspapers in Port Macquarie
Pest Control in Port Macquarie
Plumbers in Port Macquarie
Real Estate Agents in Port Macquarie
Restaurants in Port Macquarie
Schools in Port Macquarie
Solicitors in Port Macquarie
Supermarkets in Port Macquarie
Vets in Port Macquarie
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.