Wauchope
NSW 2446 · Port Macquarie-Hastings
6,589 (2021) → 7,075 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.
Wauchope is a moderate growth suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings, NSW 2446, about 303km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $700K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 15km inland. Wauchope has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 30/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.44%), New Zealand (1.15%), Philippines (0.36%), Germany (0.21%), Thailand (0.21%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.26%), French (0.23%), Mandarin (0.15%), Thai (0.11%), Vietnamese (0.11%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1008
- Wauchope Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
- Wauchope High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 904
Nearby (within 10km)
- Beechwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 964
- Huntingdon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 915
- St Joseph's Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.6kmICSEA 1012
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wauchope
Is Wauchope safe?
Wauchope has a residential safety score of 30/100, 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 9,000 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wauchope?
In Wauchope, the median house price is $700K and the median unit price is $555K. Median weekly house rent is $617.
How far is Wauchope from Sydney CBD?
Wauchope is about 302.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wauchope?
Wauchope has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 943 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wauchope?
Wauchope has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.