5 Pioneer Place
5 Pioneer Place, Wauchope NSW 2446, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Wauchope
- State
- NSW
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GANSW716045227
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 256/1045298
- Commonwealth electorate
The federal electorate this address is in (for Australia's Parliament).
- Lyne
- Local government area
The local council area for this address.
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- State lower house
The state electorate this address is in (lower house).
- Oxley
- Remoteness area
- Regional
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Frequently asked questions
How far is Timbertown from 5 Pioneer Place?
Timbertown is located about 0.5 km from the property, making it a short walk away. It is a popular heritage theme park that showcases the town’s logging history.
What public transport options are available near the property?
The property is close to Wauchope railway station, which is served by six NSW TrainLink services each day – three heading south towards Sydney and three heading north towards Grafton, Casino and Brisbane. Passengers can also catch connecting coaches to nearby Port Macquarie.
Which parks are within easy reach of the property?
Several parks are within a couple of kilometres, including Blackbutt Park (around 1.3 km), Lasiandra Park (about 1.9 km), and Bain Park and Rotary Park (approximately 2 km each). These provide green space for recreation and walking.
What nearby attractions can I visit from the property?
In addition to Timbertown, the Timbertown Motel is just 0.5 km away, offering convenient accommodation. The Wauchope Library (≈1.1 km) and various local parks are also close by for leisure and community activities.
How far is the property from Port Macquarie?
Wauchover lies about 19 km west of Port Macquarie, so the property is roughly that distance from the coastal town. The drive along the Oxley Highway provides easy access to the beachside amenities.
Has the Wauchope area experienced significant flooding?
Yes, the Hastings River at Wauchope has recorded several major floods, the largest on 13 January 1968 reaching 9.1 m above Australian Height Datum. Other notable floods occurred in 1894, 1950, 1929, 1864, and more recently in February 2013.
What is the historical economic background of Wauchope?
Wauchope’s economy originally centred on the timber industry, once exporting more timber than any other Australian town. Over time it has transitioned to farming, tourism, and gourmet produce, with attractions like Timbertown and local markets supporting the community.