Nambucca Heads vs Valla Beach
The verdict
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $966K in Valla Beach. Nambucca Heads rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Valla Beach rates higher for education (44 vs 29). Valla Beach is closer to the coast (440 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Valla Beach rates higher (76 vs 37/100 in Nambucca Heads).
Scores
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 24 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 44 |
| Liveability | 63 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,675 | 1,455 |
| Median age | 57 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $839 | $1,084 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Nambucca Heads Stable · Valla Beach Stable
Property
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $966K |
| Median unit price | $505K | $788K |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 210 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,034 | 344 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,026 | 2,474 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Valla Beach
Transport
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 0 |
| 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 | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 440 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 395.8 km | 402.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 990 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| Nambucca Heads | Valla Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,675 | 1,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,851 | 1,538 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,125 | 1,523 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nambucca Heads or Valla Beach?
Valla Beach has the higher residential safety score (Nambucca Heads 37/100 vs Valla Beach 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Nambucca Heads or Valla Beach?
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $966K.
Which has better public transport, Nambucca Heads or Valla Beach?
Nambucca Heads has the higher transport score (Nambucca Heads 46/100 vs Valla Beach 0/100).
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