Brunswick Heads at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,905
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Brunswick Heads.
The postcode for Brunswick Heads is 2483 (NSW).
Brunswick Heads (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Brunswick Heads has roughly 1,905 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Brunswick Heads 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.
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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brunswick Heads's population at 1,905, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,905
Median age
47
Family households
55%
Lone person
37%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
1,905
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
262
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
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brunswick Heads.
Local schools for Brunswick Heads
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Government School Catchment
Brunswick Heads Public School
Mullumbimby Public School
Mullumbimby High 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 Brunswick Heads.
- What is the Brunswick Heads postcode?
- Brunswick Heads is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Brunswick Heads?
- Brunswick Heads is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brunswick Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Brunswick Heads?
- There are 9 schools serving Brunswick Heads on this page, including Brunswick Heads Public School, Mullumbimby Public School, St John's Primary School.
- How walkable is Brunswick Heads?
- Brunswick Heads has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Brunswick Heads?
- Brunswick Heads is close to New Brighton, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, Tyagarah, Myocum.
- What is the population of Brunswick Heads?
- The population of Brunswick Heads is approximately 1,905 (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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