Black Head at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
972
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Black Head.
The postcode for Black Head is 2430 (NSW).
Black Head (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Black Head has roughly 972 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Black Head scores 6/100 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Black Head's population at 972, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
972
Median age
65
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
972
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
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.
6
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Black Head.
Local schools for Black Head
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Government School Catchment
Hallidays Point Public School
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
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Frequently asked
About Black Head.
- What is the Black Head postcode?
- Black Head is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Black Head?
- Black Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Black Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Black Head?
- There are 17 schools serving Black Head on this page, including Hallidays Point Public School, Great Lakes College Senior Campus, Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus.
- How walkable is Black Head?
- Black Head has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Black Head?
- Black Head is close to Red Head, Hallidays Point, Tallwoods Village, Diamond Beach, Darawank.
- What is the population of Black Head?
- The population of Black Head is approximately 972 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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