Nambucca Heads
NSW 2448 · Nambucca Valley
6,675 (2021) → 6,851 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nambucca Heads is a stable suburb in Nambucca Valley, NSW 2448, about 396km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $720K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Nambucca Heads has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2448 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.93%), New Zealand (1.29%), Scotland (0.54%), Germany (0.49%), Philippines (0.48%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.45%), Malayalam (0.27%), Italian (0.22%), Nepali (0.21%), Afrikaans (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 926 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nambucca Valley Christian Community SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1042
- Nambucca Heads Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 904
- Nambucca Heads High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 890
- Frank Partridge VC Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 886
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macksville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 925
- Macksville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 10kmICSEA 916
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Nambucca Heads
Is Nambucca Heads safe?
Nambucca Heads has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 9,318 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Nambucca Heads?
In Nambucca Heads, the median house price is $720K and the median unit price is $505K. Median weekly house rent is $595.
How far is Nambucca Heads from Sydney CBD?
Nambucca Heads is about 395.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 931 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads has a transport score of 46/100.