Port Macquarie-Hastings
Crescent Head
Crescent Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,633
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Crescent Head.
Crescent Head (2440) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.
Crescent Head has roughly 1,633 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.
Crescent 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crescent Head's population at 1,633, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,633
Median age
50
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
1,633
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
174
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 Crescent Head.
Local schools for Crescent Head
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Government School Catchment
Crescent Head Public School
Kempsey South Public School
Kempsey East Public School
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Frequently asked
About Crescent Head.
- What is the Crescent Head postcode?
- Crescent Head is in the 2440 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
- What is the average rent in Crescent Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Crescent Head?
- There are 16 schools serving Crescent Head on this page, including Crescent Head Public School, Kempsey Adventist School, Kempsey South Public School.
- How walkable is Crescent Head?
- Crescent Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crescent Head?
- Crescent Head is close to Kundabung, Verges Creek, Belmore River, East Kempsey, Burnt Bridge.
- What is the population of Crescent Head?
- Crescent Head has approximately 1,633 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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