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About Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, Australia is a relaxed coastal town with great beaches, scenic walks, and a growing café scene ☕🌊. For digital nomads, it offers a calm lifestyle, reliable amenities, and a good balance of work and outdoor time. It’s ideal if you want a quieter base with nature nearby and a slower pace than big cities 🏖️💻.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 133 mm Feb: 192 mm Mar: 244 mm Apr: 122 mm May: 127 mm Jun: 47 mm Jul: 75 mm Aug: 65 mm Sep: 77 mm Oct: 78 mm Nov: 87 mm Dec: 60 mm Jan: 26°C / 20°C Feb: 26°C / 20°C Mar: 25°C / 20°C Apr: 23°C / 16°C May: 20°C / 13°C Jun: 18°C / 10°C Jul: 18°C / 10°C Aug: 19°C / 11°C Sep: 21°C / 12°C Oct: 23°C / 15°C Nov: 24°C / 17°C Dec: 26°C / 19°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.7
Internet Speed 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Safety 8.6
Accommodation Cost 3.6
Weather 7.4
Nomad Friendly 4.3
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Port Macquarie
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,372.46 per month
Coworking Space $267.45 per month
Coffee $3.66 per cup
Beer $7.39 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $16.89 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $102.05 per month
Mobile Plan $31.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $59.83 per month

Other cities in Australia

Other cities in Australia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Melbourne $5,328 6.9 Compare
2 Sydney $5,469 6.7 Compare
3 Adelaide $4,561 6.7 Compare
4 Brisbane $4,927 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Byron Hinterland AU Australia $4,138 5.5 Compare
2 Yamba AU Australia $2,856 5.6 Compare
3 Coffs Harbour AU Australia $3,194 5.8 Compare
4 Newcastle AU Australia $4,610 6.4 Compare

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