Crescent Head, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Crescent Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 1,633 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,633
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,317 /week
- Median personal income
- $674 /week
- Median family income
- $1,546 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,591
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Crescent Head Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St
- Scott St Before Rankine St
- Rankine St Opp Gowing St
- Mainski Inn Crescent Head, Pacific St
- High St At Kinchela St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 park or reserve
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 32.2% of the 1,028 resolvable premises in Crescent Head. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 10.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crescent Head?
Crescent Head (NSW 2440) had 1,633 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Crescent Head?
The median advertised rent in Crescent Head is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Crescent Head?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Crescent Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Crescent Head Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Crescent Head?
Crescent Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (32.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Crescent Head?
Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). 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 Crescent Head?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Crescent Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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