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Walcha Road

NSW 2354 • New South Wales

72
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
116.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet
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About Walcha Road

Walcha Road is a small rural village and railway locality on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres west of Walcha township within the Walcha Council local government area. The village takes its name from the railway line that passes through it — the Main North line — which was built here rather than through Walcha itself due to the steep escarpment of the Great Dividing Range. With a 2021 Census population of 72 residents, it is a quiet, historically significant stop on the rail corridor between Armidale and Sydney.

The area around Walcha Road is quintessential Northern Tablelands farming country, dominated by wool, beef cattle, and Merino sheep grazing across rolling tablelands. Walcha Road railway station remains an active stop on the NSW TrainLink Northern Tablelands Xplorer service, providing a daily connection to Armidale (approximately 49 minutes by train) and onward to Sydney. The nearby town of Walcha, 20 kilometres east, offers a supermarket, schools, medical services, and community facilities for locals. The landscape is known for dramatic gorges, national parks, and the photographic artworks of the Walcha sculpture walk.

Walcha Road falls under postcode 2354 and is governed by the Walcha Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2354
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Walcha
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.93°, 151.42°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
116.67 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2354

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2354, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$32,315
Median 2023–24
$43,913
▲ 35.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,296

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2354; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Walcha Road
0.5 km
5-10 min

Bus Services

  • Walcha local access bus (Thursday only, on-demand) — Walcha township Approx. 20–25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
Daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer to Sydney Central (approx. 7 hr); 49 min to Armidale
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5 hr to Sydney; 45 min to Armidale
By Car (Off-Peak)
4–4.5 hr to Sydney; 40 min to Armidale

🛣️ Walcha Road station is an active stop on the Main North Line. Armidale is the main regional centre for hospitals, shopping, and the University of New England.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small village with a railway station but no shops; all daily errands require travel to Walcha township by car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
72
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Walcha →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walcha Road known for? +

Walcha Road is known for its historic railway station on the NSW Main North Line, which has served the Walcha district since 1882 and remains an active stop on the daily NSW TrainLink Xplorer service between Sydney and Armidale.

How far is Walcha Road from Armidale? +

Walcha Road is approximately 60 kilometres south of Armidale by road, or around 40–45 minutes by car. By train, the journey takes approximately 49 minutes on the daily NSW TrainLink Northern Tablelands Xplorer service.

Does Walcha Road have public transport? +

Yes — Walcha Road has an active railway station served by the daily NSW TrainLink Northern Tablelands Xplorer service, connecting the village to Armidale and Sydney. A local on-demand bus to Walcha township also runs on Thursdays.

What is the population of Walcha Road? +

According to the 2021 Census, Walcha Road has a population of 72 residents, reflecting its character as a small rural village serving the surrounding farming district.

Is Walcha Road a good place to live? +

Walcha Road suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in the beautiful Northern Tablelands, with the unusual advantage of direct train access to Armidale and Sydney. Daily services and schools are available in Walcha township, 20 kilometres east.

What is the postcode for Walcha Road? +

The postcode for Walcha Road is 2354, shared with the main township of Walcha and surrounding localities in the Northern Tablelands region of NSW.

Is Walcha Road a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Walcha Road is part of the Walcha 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.