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Wauchope

NSW 2446 • Rest of NSW

6,589
Population (2021)
$30,420
Median Income
17.80 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableHistoricFamily-FriendlyRiverside

About Wauchope

Wauchope is a regional service town and urban locality set along the Hastings River, approximately 20 kilometres inland from Port Macquarie within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area on the NSW Mid North Coast. Spanning nearly 18 square kilometres, the town has a population of 6,589 and serves as a commercial hub for surrounding rural properties and smaller communities across the Hastings Valley. The median age of 43 reflects an older, well-established population, with a meaningful Aboriginal community accounting for around 10 per cent of residents.

Wauchope is home to Timbertown, a heritage-listed open-air museum celebrating the region's rich timber-getting history and a popular attraction for visitors to the area. The town centre offers a practical range of everyday services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and local businesses, while the scenic Hastings River provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking. Affordable housing with a median weekly rent of 50, combined with a relaxed pace of life and easy access to Port Macquarie's coastal amenities, makes Wauchope a popular choice for retirees, families, and those seeking a quieter regional lifestyle.

Wauchope falls under postcode 2446 and is governed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2446
Urban Area
Wauchope
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
17.80 km²
Elevation
42m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wauchope by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Wauchope Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wauchope" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.6%

67 state housing + 101 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,312
Census 2021
6,589
▲ 4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,376
Income 2021
$30,420
▲ 19.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,669
Born Overseas 467

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 161
  • 2. New Zealand 76
  • 3. Philippines 24
  • 4. Germany 14
  • 5. Thailand 14
  • 6. Netherlands 13
  • 7. Scotland 12
  • 8. United States 11
  • 9. Canada 10
  • 10. China 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,022
English 2,847
Irish 708
Australian Aboriginal 635
Scottish 603
German 231
Italian 108
Dutch 75
Maori 52
Chinese 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,983
Both parents born in Australia
553
Both parents born overseas
597
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.6%
No Religion
40.1%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
381 (5.8%)
5-14 years
876 (13.3%)
15-19 years
409 (6.2%)
20-24 years
345 (5.2%)
25-34 years
751 (11.4%)
35-44 years
624 (9.5%)
45-54 years
770 (11.7%)
55-64 years
762 (11.6%)
65-74 years
818 (12.4%)
75-84 years
580 (8.8%)
85+ years
281 (4.3%)

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