Brunswick Heads, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Brunswick Heads is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 1,905 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,905
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,280 /week
- Median personal income
- $732 /week
- Median family income
- $1,763 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $440 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,001
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Brunswick Heads Public School
- Mullumbimby Public School
- Ocean Shores Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Tweed St At Balun Lane
- Tweed St After Fingal St
- Tweed St At Slessor Lane
- Park St After Balun Lane
- Brunswick Heads Public School, Park St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 42.0% of the 1,470 resolvable premises in Brunswick Heads. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 19.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 620 across postcode 2483 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 167 violent offences, 134 theft, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads (NSW 2483) had 1,905 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Brunswick Heads?
The median advertised rent in Brunswick Heads is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Brunswick Heads?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Brunswick Heads covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brunswick Heads Public School (0.4 km), Mullumbimby Public School (4.4 km), Ocean Shores Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Brunswick Heads?
Brunswick Heads is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (42% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Brunswick Heads?
Across postcode 2483, 620 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (167), theft (134), property damage (90). 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 Brunswick Heads?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brunswick Heads centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 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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