Beechwood, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Beechwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 914 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 914
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,516 /week
- Median personal income
- $715 /week
- Median family income
- $1,641 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $368 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,955
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Beechwood Public School
- Huntingdon Public School
- Wauchope High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Koree Island Rd Before Pappinbarra Rd
- Koree Island Rd At Karri Cl
- Beechwood Rd Opp Beechwood Public School
- Beechwood Public School, Beechwood Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 53.3% of the 413 resolvable premises in Beechwood. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 53.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 29.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 17.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beechwood?
Beechwood (NSW 2446) had 914 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Beechwood?
The median advertised rent in Beechwood is $368/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Beechwood?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Beechwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Beechwood Public School (1.4 km), Huntingdon Public School (4.7 km), Wauchope High School (6.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Beechwood?
Beechwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (53.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Beechwood?
Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Beechwood?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Beechwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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