Arrawarra Headland, NSW 2456 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Arrawarra Headland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2456, home to 615 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 460 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 615
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,605 /week
- Median personal income
- $678 /week
- Median family income
- $1,792 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $373 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Mullaway Public School
- Corindi Public School
- Woolgoolga High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Arrawarra Rd Opp Third Av
- Arrawarra Rd At Connor Cl
- Arrawarra Beach Rd At Ellem Cl
- Arrawarra Rd At Headland Rd
- Arrawarra Rd Opp Ocean View Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 5 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 67.5% of the 277 resolvable premises in Arrawarra Headland. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 67.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 30.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 977 across postcode 2456 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 violent offences, 162 theft, 128 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arrawarra Headland?
Arrawarra Headland (NSW 2456) had 615 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Arrawarra Headland?
The median advertised rent in Arrawarra Headland is $373/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Arrawarra Headland?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Arrawarra Headland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mullaway Public School (2.2 km), Corindi Public School (4.4 km), Woolgoolga High School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Arrawarra Headland?
Arrawarra Headland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (67.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Arrawarra Headland?
Across postcode 2456, 977 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (257), theft (162), property damage (128). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Arrawarra Headland?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Arrawarra Headland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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