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Beechwood

NSW 2446 • New South Wales

914
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietAffordable
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About Beechwood

Beechwood is a small rural locality on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, situated in the Hastings Valley approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Covering around 9.9 square kilometres at a low elevation, the locality had a population of 914 at the 2021 census, with a median household income of approximately $39,827. The area is characterised by a quiet semi-rural residential setting surrounded by farmland and the natural landscapes of the Hastings River hinterland.

Beechwood is a small but established rural community that offers a peaceful lifestyle within reasonable reach of Port Macquarie's coastal amenities and services. The locality is accessed primarily by car via inland roads connecting to the Pacific Highway and the wider Port Macquarie region. Residents typically travel to nearby towns such as Wauchope — approximately 10 kilometres to the north-east — for shopping, schools, and community facilities. Beechwood suits those drawn to a quieter country lifestyle with the Mid North Coast's natural beauty close at hand.

Beechwood falls under postcode 2446 and is governed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2446
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.39°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.92 km²
Population Density
92 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Beechwood for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$930K
18 sales · ▼ 4.9% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2446

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2446, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,827
Median 2023–24
$49,672
▲ 24.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,447

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2446; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wauchope (no current passenger service)
10 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Regional bus services via Port Macquarie — Port Macquarie / Wauchope Approx. 40 min to Port Macquarie

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest major rail connection is at Taree or Kempsey
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min – 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr – 4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via Pacific Highway; Port Macquarie Airport (approx. 35 km) offers flights to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Beechwood is a rural locality with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
914
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Beechwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
220.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Non-DV assault
487.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
208.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Port Macquarie-Hastings →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beechwood known for? +

Beechwood is a quiet rural locality in the Hastings Valley known for its peaceful semi-rural character and proximity to the natural landscapes of the Mid North Coast. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, close to the regional hub of Wauchope.

How far is Beechwood from Port Macquarie? +

Beechwood is approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Port Macquarie, a drive of roughly 25–35 minutes via inland roads.

Does Beechwood have public transport? +

Public transport options in Beechwood are very limited. There is no local rail service, and bus connections to Port Macquarie and Wauchope are infrequent. A car is essential for daily commuting and errands.

What is the population of Beechwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Beechwood has a population of 914 residents, making it a small rural community typical of the Hastings Valley hinterland.

Is Beechwood a good place to live? +

Beechwood suits those looking for an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle on NSW's Mid North Coast, with Wauchope's shops and schools accessible nearby and Port Macquarie's coast and amenities within reasonable driving distance.

What is the postcode for Beechwood? +

The postcode for Beechwood, New South Wales is 2446.

What is the median house price in Beechwood? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $930,000, down 4.9% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Beechwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Beechwood is part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.