Wauchope, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wauchope is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 6,589 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,589
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,114 /week
- Median personal income
- $585 /week
- Median family income
- $1,366 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- 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
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Wauchope Public School
- Wauchope High School
- Beechwood Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 31 bus stops
- Wauchope RSL, Young St
- Cameron St Before High St
- Wauchope Station, Platform 1
- Wauchope Station, Coach Stop
- Young St After Hastings St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.7% of the 3,748 resolvable premises in Wauchope. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
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 Wauchope?
Wauchope (NSW 2446) had 6,589 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Wauchope?
The median advertised rent in Wauchope is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wauchope?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wauchope covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wauchope Public School (0.5 km), Wauchope High School (0.6 km), Beechwood Public School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wauchope?
Wauchope is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wauchope?
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 Wauchope?
32 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wauchope centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops, 1 train 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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