Bellingen Shire Council
Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads at a glance
Median house
$685,500
+10.6% year on year
Median unit
$236,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
6,675
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Nambucca Heads.
Nambucca Heads is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$685,500
+10.6% over the past year. Median unit price $236,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$297/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$685,500
+10.6% annual growth
$236,880
Sales data pending
35
Average days to sell
6,675
Median age: 57
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.25%
Based on $685,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.15%
Based on $236,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+10.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202635 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +10.6%/yr
2021
$414K
5-year change
+65%
2026
$686K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,675
Median age
57
Family households
55%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
736
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.
90
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nambucca Heads.
Local schools for Nambucca Heads
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Government School Catchment
Nambucca Heads Public School
Frank Partridge VC Public School
Nambucca Heads High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Nambucca Heads.
- What is the median house price in Nambucca Heads?
- The median house price in Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448 is $685,500. The median unit price is $236,880. Annual growth is +10.6%.
- What is the Nambucca Heads postcode?
- Nambucca Heads is in the 2448 postcode, in NSW, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nambucca Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $297, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Nambucca Heads?
- There are 4 schools serving Nambucca Heads on this page, including Nambucca Heads Public School, Frank Partridge VC Public School, Nambucca Heads High School.
- How walkable is Nambucca Heads?
- Nambucca Heads has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Nambucca Heads?
- Nambucca Heads is close to Hyland Park, Valla, Valla Beach, Newee Creek, North Macksville.
- What is the population of Nambucca Heads?
- Nambucca Heads has approximately 6,675 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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