Mid-Coast Council
Red Head
Red Head at a glance
Median house
$845,000
-1.2% year on year
Median unit
$237,600
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
798
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Red Head.
Red Head is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$845,000
-1.2% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
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
$845,000
-1.2% annual growth
$237,600
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
798
Median age: 58
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.88%
Based on $845,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.75%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-1.2%
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 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 -1.2%/yr
2021
$898K
5-year change
-6%
2026
$845K
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
798
Median age
58
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hallidays Point Public School
Old Bar Public School
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Red Head.
- What is the median house price in Red Head?
- The median house price in Red Head, NSW 2430 is $845,000. The median unit price is $237,600. Annual growth is -1.2%.
- What is the Red Head postcode?
- Red Head is in the 2430 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Red Head has approximately 798 residents. 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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