Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nambucca Heads is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2448, home to 6,675 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bellingen local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 398 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,675
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $839 /week
- Median personal income
- $499 /week
- Median family income
- $1,235 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Nambucca Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Frank Partridge VC Public School
- Nambucca Heads High School
- Nambucca Heads Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Seaview St At Nelson St
- Seaview St At Bent St
- Nelson St Opp Nambucca St
- Palmer St At Glen Sheather Dr
- Frank Partridge VC Public School, Centenary Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.1% of the 4,865 resolvable premises in Nambucca 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: 27.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 12.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 724 across postcode 2448 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 223 violent offences, 125 theft, 103 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads (NSW 2448) had 6,675 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Nambucca Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Nambucca Heads?
The median advertised rent in Nambucca Heads is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nambucca Heads?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Nambucca Heads covering government sectors. Nearest include: Frank Partridge VC Public School (0.7 km), Nambucca Heads High School (0.9 km), Nambucca Heads Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nambucca Heads?
Across postcode 2448, 724 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (223), theft (125), other (103). 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 Nambucca Heads?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nambucca Heads centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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