Grassy Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Grassy Head.
The postcode for Grassy Head is 2441 (NSW).
Grassy Head (2441) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Grassy Head has roughly 85 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.
Grassy 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Grassy Head's population at 85, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
85
Median age
59
Family households
75%
Lone person
28%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$288/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
85
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Grassy Head.
Local schools for Grassy Head
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Government School Catchment
Scotts Head Public School
Stuarts Point Public School
Macksville High School
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Frequently asked
About Grassy Head.
- What is the Grassy Head postcode?
- Grassy Head is in the 2441 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Grassy Head?
- Grassy Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2441, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Grassy Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $288.
- What schools are in Grassy Head?
- There are 4 schools serving Grassy Head on this page, including Scotts Head Public School, Stuarts Point Public School, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Grassy Head?
- Grassy Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Grassy Head?
- Grassy Head is close to Way Way, Stuarts Point, Scotts Head, Yarrahapinni, Gumma.
- What is the population of Grassy Head?
- The population of Grassy Head is approximately 85 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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