Nambucca Heads vs North Macksville
The verdict
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.02M in North Macksville. Nambucca Heads rates higher for liveability (63 vs 29). Nambucca Heads is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nambucca Heads rates higher (37 vs 16/100 in North Macksville).
Scores
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 31 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 29 | 29 |
| Liveability | 63 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,675 | 669 |
| Median age | 57 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $839 | $916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Nambucca Heads Stable · North Macksville Moderate Growth
Property
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $1.02M |
| 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 | 23 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 210 | 747 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 448 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,034 | 897 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,026 | 8,670 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · North Macksville
Transport
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 395.8 km | 389.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 420 m |
Population & growth
| Nambucca Heads | North Macksville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,675 | 669 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,851 | 695 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,125 | 740 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nambucca Heads or North Macksville?
Nambucca Heads has the higher residential safety score (Nambucca Heads 37/100 vs North Macksville 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Nambucca Heads or North Macksville?
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Nambucca Heads or North Macksville?
Nambucca Heads has the higher transport score (Nambucca Heads 46/100 vs North Macksville 35/100).
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