This is the second story in our three-part series exploring dating and intimacy in Port Macquarie.
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Young people in Port Macquarie say the dating scene is "non existent" and are calling for more incentives to boost it.
According to the latest data revealed on the ABC Australia Talks program, Port Macquarie straddles two of the most sexless electorates in the country.
A spokesperson from the ABC said across the national survey, weightings were applied to sex, age, education, language, geography and past vote across the sample, to ensure it was representative.
Contrary to popular belief, it was revealed 40 per cent of 18-24 year-olds aren't having sex. And most of that non-action is happening right here in Port Macquarie.
Harley Lindley, 21, appeared on the ABC Australia Talks program and said he wasn't surprised by the result.
Harley is single and said meeting people in the town is difficult.
"There isn't a dating scene," he said.
While Harley has an online profile on the dating app Tinder, he said he's cautious of using it and would prefer to meet someone face to face.
He said a lot of the people who are on Tinder have an alternative motive for using it, rather than to meet someone for companionship.
"Some people are using it for their online business," he said.
Given that Port Macquarie is a small town, Harley said there are limited options for people to date.
He said a lot of people in the 18-24 year-old age group tend to move away and then they meet people.
Harley said the town's dating scene would improve if there were more clubs specifically targeted towards the younger demographic.
Meanwhile Harley's friend Billy Axforn, 21, has just recently entered a relationship.
Billy said he signed up to Tinder as a joke and then ended up connecting with an old friend from school.
Billy wasn't expecting to find someone in Port Macquarie, but he said it can often happen when people least expect.
Matt McDonald-Kearns, 19, has been in a relationship for 11 months, after also reconnecting with a friend from school.
He said communication over mobile phones when the relationship was new made establishing a connection easier.
"We're both pretty shy," he said.
Matt said he's in a very committed relationship.
For some people, the boys said living at home with parents and being preoccupied with study and work can be a barrier for intimacy between young people.
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