Beechwood
NSW 2446 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
914 (2021) → 981 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (est. 90,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beechwood is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2446, about 303km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $905K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 21km inland. Beechwood has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.72%), New Zealand (0.88%), Malaysia (0.55%), South Africa (0.44%)
Top languages: Thai (0.77%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beechwood Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
Nearby (within 10km)
- Huntingdon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 915
- Wauchope Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 918
- Wauchope High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 904
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1008
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Beechwood
Is Beechwood safe?
Beechwood has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,376 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Beechwood?
In Beechwood, the median house price is $905K. Median weekly house rent is $617.
How far is Beechwood from Sydney CBD?
Beechwood is about 303.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Beechwood?
Beechwood has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beechwood?
Beechwood has a transport score of 0/100.