Nambucca Heads

NSW

Nambucca Heads is a growing suburb in NSW with 7,304 residents.

SA2 code: 108021158
State: NSW

Population

7,304

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+3.1%

3yr: +1.9% · 10yr: +6.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$285/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$850/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Nambucca Heads (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +1.9%5yr: +3.1%10yr: +6.1%Total: +9.1%

Population grew from 6,697 to 7,304 over 24 years, averaging 0.4% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.5%

Almost entirely detached houses (76.8%), mixed tenure (66% own or mortgage).

Dwelling mix

Houses 77%

2,314 houses384 townhouses316 apartments

Tenure

Owned 48%

Mortgage 18%

Renting 34%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

242 (8.0%)

2 bed

934 (30.9%)

3 bed

1,206 (39.9%)

4 bed

510 (16.9%)

5 bed

105 (3.5%)

6+ bed

28 (0.9%)

Nambucca Heads

Population over time — Nambucca Heads (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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