Moving to Nambucca Heads NSW 2448
What the official numbers say about living in Nambucca Heads — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $839 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Nambucca Heads grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,222 → 6,675 people).
Around 55% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Malayalam, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nambucca Heads scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (86% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Nambucca Heads, 2.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Nambucca Heads Airport, 3.1 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 396 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 18 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 10 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Nambucca Heads profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nambucca Heads Pre-school Playcentre 550 m · Frank Partridge VC Public School 1 km · Nambucca Heads High School 1.1 km · Nambucca Valley Christian Community School 1.2 km · Nambucca Heads Public School 1.3 km
Groceries: Woolworths 850 m · Ritchies IGA 1.1 km · Panacea Wholefoods 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Richardson Park 50 m · Brook Park 300 m · McMorrine Park 400 m · Bellwood Park 550 m · The Cubana Resort 650 m · Brotherhood Park 950 m · Gordon Park 950 m · McClung Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nambucca Heads, most often seen first: Lewin's Honeyeater · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Blue-faced Honeyeater · Laughing Kookaburra.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nambucca Heads, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca Heads here | 6,675 | — | 1/10 | 69% |
| Valla Beach | 1,455 | — | 5/10 | 59% |
| Valla | 1,052 | — | 6/10 | 59% |
| Scotts Head | 986 | — | 4/10 | 62% |
| Macksville | 2,782 | — | 1/10 | 20% |
| Bowraville | 1,157 | — | 1/10 | 41% |
| Urunga | 3,185 | — | 2/10 | 70% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Nambucca Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Cowper — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2448 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nambucca Heads profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,222 people to 6,675. It sits about 396 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Nambucca Heads station is roughly 2.6 km away. Local government is Nambucca Valley council, and the federal seat is Cowper.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Nambucca Heads vs Macksville.
Nearby guides: Valla Beach · Valla · Scotts Head · Macksville · Bowraville · Urunga.
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