A Brisbane to Port Macquarie move is a typical route for sea changers and it can be a great decision. Located 550km to the south of Brisbane, Port Macquarie lies on the mouth of the Hastings River. With a population of 46,000 people, Port Macquarie has a small but diverse economy, and the region exports more goods than it imports.

Port Macquarie has a past as a penal colony, but nowadays any local that stands and admires the view from Tacking Point Lighthouse will feel nothing but free.

With the population of Port Macquarie expected to increase to nearly 60,000 by 2027, Premier Removals stands ready to help you with your Brisbane to Port Macquarie relocation.

Port Macquarie has a population of 46,000 and lies 550km south of Brisbane. Situated at the mouth of the Hastings River, Port Macquarie is accessed via the Pacific Highway (route to Brisbane and Sydney) or the Oxley Highway (route to Wauchope, Tamworth, Gunnedah and Coonabarabran). The greater Port Macquarie-Hastings council area has closer to 85,000 people and a relatively strong regional economy. Average weekly rental payments in Port Macquarie reflect its healthy economy at $310, with mortgage payments $385.

Port Macquarie is approximately 6.5 hours from Brisbane (by road) and 4.5 hours from Sydney. From the city’s airport there are regular flights to Sydney and Brisbane. Port Macquarie has one public hospital and one private one, three main shopping centres, a campus of CSU and one of The University of Newcastle (shared with TAFE), and a range of community amenities and sports grounds.

The bulk of properties in Port Macquarie are houses, though there are also a number of apartments (especially closer to the town and beach). When booking a long distance or interstate removal in Port Macquarie, be sure to tell your removalist your address so they can arrive with the right tools to work efficiently.