Broken Head, NSW 2481 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Broken Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2481, home to 385 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 622 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 385
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,687 /week
- Median personal income
- $785 /week
- Median family income
- $2,136 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Newrybar Public School
- Byron Bay High School
- Bangalow Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Midgen Flat Rd At Armstrong Lane
- Midgen Flat Rd Opp Armstrong Lane
- Broken Head Rd Before Midgen Flat Rd
- Broken Head Rd Opp Broken Head Community Hall
- Broken Head Rd Opp Rose Apple Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 80.4% of the 143 resolvable premises in Broken Head. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 1.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 80.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,470 across postcode 2481 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 453 theft, 295 violent offences, 174 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broken Head?
Broken Head (NSW 2481) had 385 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Broken Head?
The median advertised rent in Broken Head is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Broken Head?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Broken Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newrybar Public School (5 km), Byron Bay High School (6.1 km), Bangalow Public School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Broken Head?
Broken Head is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (80.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Broken Head?
Across postcode 2481, 1,470 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (453), violent (295), drug offences (174). 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 Broken Head?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Broken Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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