Brunswick Heads
NSW 2483 · Byron
1,905 (2021) → 2,033 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Brunswick Heads is a stable suburb in Byron, NSW 2483, about 632km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.78M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Brunswick Heads has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 22/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2483 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.51%), New Zealand (2.26%), Canada (1.21%), USA (1.1%), Brazil (0.63%)
Top languages: French (1.15%), Portuguese (0.73%), German (0.63%), Italian (0.58%), Japan (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Brunswick Heads Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1026
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1038
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1019
- Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1048
- Ocean Shores Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1051
- Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.1kmICSEA 1070
- The Pocket Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1068
- Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1066
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Brunswick Heads
Is Brunswick Heads safe?
Brunswick Heads has a residential safety score of 22/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,493 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Brunswick Heads?
In Brunswick Heads, the median house price is $1.78M and the median unit price is $1.30M. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Brunswick Heads from Sydney CBD?
Brunswick Heads is about 631.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1025 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.