Walcha
Wauchope
Wauchope at a glance
Median house
$672,650
+11.2% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
37
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,589
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Wauchope.
Wauchope is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$672,650
+11.2% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$672,650
+11.2% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
37
Average days to sell
6,589
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.71%
Based on $672,650 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.63%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+11.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202637 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +11.2%/yr
2021
$396K
5-year change
+70%
2026
$673K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,589
Median age
43
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
593
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wauchope.
Local schools for Wauchope
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Government School Catchment
Wauchope Public School
Wauchope High School
Beechwood Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Wauchope.
- What is the median house price in Wauchope?
- The median house price in Wauchope, NSW 2446 is $672,650. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +11.2%.
- What is the Wauchope postcode?
- Wauchope is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Wauchope?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Wauchope?
- There are 6 schools serving Wauchope on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Wauchope Public School, Wauchope High School.
- How walkable is Wauchope?
- Wauchope has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Wauchope?
- Wauchope is close to King Creek, Yippin Creek, Crosslands, Rosewood, Redbank.
- What is the population of Wauchope?
- Wauchope has approximately 6,589 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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