Demographics
Wauchope is approximately 17.8 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Wauchope was 6312. The population is 47% male and 53% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Wauchope are $1400 to $1799. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.Description
Wauchope is a town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Wauchope is within the boundaries of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Wauchope is inland on the Hastings River and the Oxley Highway 19 km west of Port Macquarie. Wauchope is 406 km north of the state capital Sydney. Wauchope has also played an important role in the Hastings Valley dairy industry. Wauchope's economy was traditionally based on the timber industry. Wauchope and its surrounding villages and farms are becoming known for gourmet produce, including cheeses, wines and organic fruits and vegetables.