Wauchope, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wauchope, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Wauchope |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.47679 |
| Longitude | 152.73131 |
| Population | 6,252 |
| Density | 351.8 /km² |
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 2446 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 302 km north-northeast |
Wauchope is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,252. The locality covers an area of 17.8 km², giving a population density of about 351.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 302 km north-northeast of Sydney. Wauchope is located at 31.4768°S, 152.7313°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2446. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Wauchope rests within a gentle embrace of undulating hills, a verdant landscape where the Hastings River carves a meandering path, its banks often fringed with the deep green of rainforest bordering the eastern edge of the town. It lies 15.7 km west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 264°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-west of Lake Cathie. The air here carries the subtle, earthy scent of damp soil after a rain, mingled with the sharp, clean fragrance of eucalyptus. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the ground, illuminating the textured bark of ancient trees and the vibrant undergrowth that thrives in this subtropical climate. The land itself seems to breathe, a living entity shaped by the passage of seasons and the patient work of water.
Historically, Wauchope has been a place shaped by the timber industry, its early prosperity built on the rich forests that once dominated the surrounding country. This legacy is still visible in the town’s character, a sturdy resilience that echoes the strength of the felled giants. Later, the fertile plains surrounding the river became ideal for dairy farming, and the rich, red soil continues to yield crops and support grazing livestock, a testament to the land’s enduring generosity. Today, Wauchope serves as a vital service centre for the wider agricultural region, its main street a lively hub where the hum of local commerce blends with the quiet pace of country life, a place where travellers often pause to sample local produce or explore the nearby natural wonders, drawn by the promise of a simpler, more grounded existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wauchope, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wauchope, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Wauchope includes the postcode (2446), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wauchope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |