Macksville, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MacksvilleNew South Wales |
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 Macksville
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,785 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2447 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Nambucca Valley Council |
| State electorate(s) | Oxley |
| Federal Division(s) | Cowper |
Macksville is a small town on the Nambucca River in the Nambucca Valley, New South Wales, Australia. It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, along the Pacific Highway, approximately 40 minutes north of Kempsey, 40 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, 1 hour 10 minutes north of Port Macquarie, 5 hours south of Brisbane and 5 hours north of Sydney.
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Town information
At the 2011 census, Macksville had a population of 2,786, despite the sign at the entrance to the town claiming a population of 7000. This included 144 (6.7%) indigenous persons and 1,854 (86%) others born in Australia.
It is home to the Macksville Bridge and Star Hotel, located on River Street and overlooking the Nambucca River. The Nambucca Shire Council chambers are located in Macksville.
History
Macksville was named after Angus Mackay and Hugh McNally, who built the Star Hotel in 1885. The town became Macks Village before changing to Macksville.
Nambucca Post Office opened on 1 August 1868 and was renamed Macksville in 1889.
Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes, who was born and raised in Macksville, was struck on the neck by a cricket ball in a Sheffield Shield match in November 2014, and died several days later. The funeral, held at Macksville High School, brought global attention to the quiet country town.
Media and communications
Radio stations accessible in Macksville include 2CS-FM (106.3), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7) and Triple J (91.5 & 96.3). There is also a Nambucca Valley community radio station (Website 2NVR 105.9FM) 2nvr.org.au which focuses on the Macksville, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and surrounding communities. Local papers include the Midcoast Observer, Hibiscus Happynings, and Guardian News. There is no local television stations but all major free-to-air networks broadcast to the town.
Sport and recreation
Macksville has a strong sporting history. Each November it holds NSW's oldest professional foot race, the 120m Macksville Gift.
Macksville is known for its passion for rugby league and has been the home of Group 2 Rugby League club Macksville Sea Eagles since 1912. Between 2002 and 2007 Macksville won five Group 2 titles.
Transportation
Macksville is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Pacific Highway. The town was bypassed in late 2017. Macksville railway station is on North Coast railway line.
Demographics
At the 2016 census, Macksville had a population of 2,785, despite the sign at the entrance to the town claiming a population of 7000. This included 236 (8.5%) Indigenous persons and 2,302 (83%) others born in Australia.
Notable people
- Daniel Fitzhenry, rugby league player for Wests Tigers
- Matt Gillett, rugby league player for Brisbane Broncos and Australia
- Phillip Hughes, Test cricketer
- Greg Inglis, rugby league player for South Sydney Rabbitohs and Australia, spent part of his childhood in Macksville
- Albert Kelly, rugby league player for Brisbane Broncos
- Frank Partridge VC, decorated World War II soldier and regular on radio quiz show Pick a Box
- David Pereira, cellist
- Aden Ridgeway, former NSW Senator
- Noel Rowe, poet
- Ryan Stig, rugby league player for Newcastle Knights
