Macksville: landline numbers and carriers
Macksville is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 38 number blocks for it with about 66,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0255…, 0265… and 0235… dialling prefixes. That makes Macksville the 48th largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 0.16% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Macksville area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 15/10/2026
Where Macksville is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Nambucca Valley
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 55xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 55xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Bowraville (11 km), Stuarts Point (14 km), Taylors Arm (17 km), Bellingen (30 km), Smithtown (33 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Macksville was numbered
The oldest block in Macksville was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 8 of 38 — date from 2020–2024, but allocations here span 35 years. 32 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 2 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 8 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 1995–1999 | 1 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 7 |
| 2010–2014 | 5 |
| 2015–2019 | 7 |
| 2020–2024 | 8 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Macksville
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 42.4% of allocated numbers across 4 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 9.1%, and 18 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1) and SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 4 | 28,000 | 42.4% | 30/06/1991 | 29/06/1998 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 9.1% | 23/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 6,000 | 9.1% | 09/06/2005 | 28/08/2020 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 6.1% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 4.5% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 3% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 3% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 3% | 03/09/2012 | 13/03/2024 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 3% | 22/10/2007 | 22/10/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 03/04/2007 | 03/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.5% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Macksville
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 38 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0235022000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0235066000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0255048000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 03/04/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0255055000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0255091000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 22/10/2007 | — |
| 0255144000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/08/2010 | 23/11/2010 |
| 0255166000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0255221000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 23/06/2014 |
| 0255289000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0255316000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0255370000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0255414000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0255569000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0255597000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0255622000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0255625000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0255685000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0255721000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0255785000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0255787000… | 1,000 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0255848000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0255876000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 13/03/2024 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0255899000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0255911000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/04/2007 | — |
| 0255919000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/11/2007 | — |
| 0255950000… | 1,000 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0255951000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 28/08/2020 | — |
| 0265049000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0265083000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0265156000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0265246000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 25/05/2005 | — |
| 0265291000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 09/06/2005 | — |
| 0265336000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 23/06/2005 | 16/07/2013 |
| 0265607000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0265680000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0265692000… | 7,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0265980000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 29/06/1998 | — |
| 0265993000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
Numbering areas next to Macksville in the register
Immediately below and above Macksville's blocks in the 0255…, 0265… and 0235… prefixes sit Hunter Springs, Idaville, Jerrys Plains, Kempsey, Krambach, Lord Howe Island, Merriwa, Moonan Flat, Mount George (NSW), Mount Olive, Murrurundi and Muswellbrook.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Springs | 0235016000… | 28 | 18 |
| Idaville | 0235017000… | 28 | 18 |
| Jerrys Plains | 0235018000… | 28 | 18 |
| Kempsey | 0235019000… | 38 | 21 |
| Krambach | 0235020000… | 30 | 18 |
| Lord Howe Island | 0235021000… | 30 | 20 |
| Merriwa | 0235023000… | 31 | 18 |
| Moonan Flat | 0235024000… | 29 | 18 |
| Mount George (NSW) | 0235025000… | 29 | 18 |
| Mount Olive | 0235026000… | 29 | 18 |
| Murrurundi | 0235027000… | 29 | 18 |
| Muswellbrook | 0235028000… | 38 | 21 |
Had a call from a Macksville number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the NSW Police Force. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Macksville numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Macksville numbering area?
Macksville is in New South Wales, in the Nambucca Valley council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Bowraville (11 km), Stuarts Point (14 km) and Taylors Arm (17 km).
What area code does Macksville use?
Macksville numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 55, 02 65 and 02 35. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Macksville in?
Macksville is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Macksville phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in Macksville. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (42.4%), Symbio Networks (9.1%) and Optus Networks (9.1%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Macksville numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Macksville was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Macksville number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Macksville
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.