Broken Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
385
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Broken Head.
The postcode for Broken Head is 2481 (NSW).
Broken Head (2481) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Broken Head has roughly 385 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Broken Head scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broken Head's population at 385, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
385
Median age
43
Family households
67%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
385
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broken Head.
Local schools for Broken Head
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Government School Catchment
Newrybar Public School
Byron Bay High School
Lennox Head Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Broken Head.
- What is the Broken Head postcode?
- Broken Head is in the 2481 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Broken Head?
- Broken Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2481, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Broken Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Broken Head?
- There are 8 schools serving Broken Head on this page, including Newrybar Public School, Byron Bay High School, St Finbarr's Primary School.
- How walkable is Broken Head?
- Broken Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Broken Head?
- Broken Head is close to Suffolk Park, Coopers Shoot, Hayters Hill, Knockrow, Newrybar.
- What is the population of Broken Head?
- The population of Broken Head is approximately 385 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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