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Brunswick Heads, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Brunswick Heads is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,032. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,032 Population 8/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,742 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,742 median income, 4.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,239/mo rent

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About Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads is a small town on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire and it is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from the regional centre of Byron Bay.

People

Population2,032
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,742
Per Capita$24,742
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,239
Ownership59.3%
Housing Units813

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,032
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-28.5400°, 153.5457°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,742
Median Age47.0 years

About Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,032. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Brunswick Heads has a population of 2,032 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,032
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
258.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Brunswick Heads vs Australia Average

The median household income in Brunswick Heads is $24,742, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,742 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $476, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 193 business establishments.

Income: Brunswick Heads vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,742
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,742
Avg Weekly Wage$476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Brunswick Heads is $247,800, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,239 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 59.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 813 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,800
12% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,239
7% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.3%
Owner-Occupied59.3%
Renter-Occupied40.7%
Housing Units813

Property Tax

Climate in Brunswick Heads

Brunswick Heads has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 21.2° / 28° 150.8
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.6° 233.9
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.9° 149.0
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 17.9° / 24.3° 137.7
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.2° / 21.5° 93.6
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 13.2° / 19.3° 175.4
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 12.5° / 19.1° 64.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.2° 81.7
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 15.3° / 22° 54.5
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.1° / 23.7° 60.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.3° 105.2
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.7° 119.8
Brunswick Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area258.0 sq mi (668.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5400°N, 153.5457°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.28"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 7.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in

Brunswick Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Brunswick Heads

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brunswick Heads Public School
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Radio Stations near Brunswick Heads

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Brunswick Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in Brunswick Heads

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brunswick Heads Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile)0.0

Farmers Markets in Brunswick Heads

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market
New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market)
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Restaurants in Brunswick Heads

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunz Indian
Far East Chinese Restaurant
Homegrown
sticky fingers
Swampys
trawlers

Cafes in Brunswick Heads

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Footbridge
Happy Dolphin Cafe
Jones & Co.
Kiso's Expresso Bar
Lilium Lair
Starfish Cafe
Table View
The Terrace Espresso

Theatres in Brunswick Heads

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunswick Picture House

Veterinaries in Brunswick Heads

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Coast Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Brunswick Heads

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #2258102942
AU #4395618690

Shopping Malls in Brunswick Heads

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Village Shopping Centre

Breweries in Brunswick Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near Brunswick Heads

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brunswick Heads

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Saint Thomas Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brunswick Heads

What is the population of Brunswick Heads?

Brunswick Heads has a population of 2,032 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Brunswick Heads expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,742, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,800 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,239 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Brunswick Heads?

Brunswick Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Brunswick Heads?

Brunswick Heads has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $476. There are 193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Brunswick Heads?

The median home value in Brunswick Heads is $247,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,239. The homeownership rate is 59.3%.

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