Arrawarra Headland at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
615
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Arrawarra Headland.
The postcode for Arrawarra Headland is 2456 (NSW).
Arrawarra Headland (2456) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Arrawarra Headland has roughly 615 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Arrawarra Headland scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arrawarra Headland's population at 615, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
615
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
615
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Arrawarra Headland.
Local schools for Arrawarra Headland
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Government School Catchment
Mullaway Public School
Woolgoolga High School
Woolgoolga Public School
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Frequently asked
About Arrawarra Headland.
- What is the Arrawarra Headland postcode?
- Arrawarra Headland is in the 2456 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Arrawarra Headland?
- Arrawarra Headland is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2456, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arrawarra Headland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $373.
- What schools are in Arrawarra Headland?
- There are 6 schools serving Arrawarra Headland on this page, including Mullaway Public School, Woolgoolga High School, Woolgoolga Public School.
- How walkable is Arrawarra Headland?
- Arrawarra Headland has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Arrawarra Headland?
- Arrawarra Headland is close to Mullaway, Arrawarra, Safety Beach, Corindi Beach, Woolgoolga.
- What is the population of Arrawarra Headland?
- The population of Arrawarra Headland is approximately 615 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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