Red Head at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
798
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Red Head.
The postcode for Red Head is 2430 (NSW).
Red Head (2430) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Red Head has roughly 798 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Red 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 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Red Head's population at 798, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
798
Median age
58
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
798
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Red Head.
Local schools for Red Head
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Government School Catchment
Hallidays Point Public School
Old Bar Public School
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
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Frequently asked
About Red Head.
- What is the Red Head postcode?
- Red Head is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Red Head?
- Red Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2430, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Red Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Red Head?
- There are 20 schools serving Red Head on this page, including Hallidays Point Public School, Old Bar Public School, Great Lakes College Senior Campus.
- How walkable is Red Head?
- Red Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Red Head?
- Red Head is close to Black Head, Tallwoods Village, Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach, Saltwater.
- What is the population of Red Head?
- The population of Red Head is approximately 798 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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