Nambucca Heads vs Newee Creek
The verdict
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.07M in Newee Creek. Nambucca Heads rates higher for liveability (63 vs 22). Newee Creek rates higher for education (37 vs 29). Nambucca Heads is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
Nambucca HeadsNewee Creek
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 31 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 29 | 37 |
| Liveability | 63 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,675 | 418 |
| Median age | 57 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $839 | $1,347 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Nambucca Heads Stable · Newee Creek Stable
Property
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $505K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 210 | 957 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 1,435 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,034 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,026 | 7,177 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Nambucca Heads · Newee Creek
Transport
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 395.8 km | 395.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Nambucca Heads | Newee Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,675 | 418 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,851 | 442 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,125 | 437 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Nambucca Heads or Newee Creek?
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Nambucca Heads or Newee Creek?
Nambucca Heads has the higher transport score (Nambucca Heads 46/100 vs Newee Creek 35/100).
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