Crescent Head
NSW 2440 · Kempsey
1,633 (2021) → 1,665 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kempsey local government area (est. 31,773 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Crescent Head is a stable suburb in Kempsey, NSW 2440, about 337km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.06M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Crescent Head has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 11/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.31%), New Zealand (1.16%), USA (1.16%), Philippines (0.8%), Germany (0.67%)
Top languages: Portuguese (0.55%), Italian (0.43%), Tagalog (0.43%), German (0.37%), Spanish (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 967 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Crescent Head Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Crescent Head
Is Crescent Head safe?
Crescent Head has a residential safety score of 11/100, 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 10,655 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Crescent Head?
In Crescent Head, the median house price is $1.06M and the median unit price is $697K. Median weekly house rent is $500.
How far is Crescent Head from Sydney CBD?
Crescent Head is about 336.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Crescent Head?
Crescent Head has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Crescent Head?
Crescent Head has a transport score of 0/100.