Crescent Head, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Crescent Head is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,633. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,633 Population
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Crescent Head

Crescent Head



Crescent Head is a town on the Mid North Coast, 340 km north-northeast of Sydney, in The Kempsey Shire local government area of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2021 census, Crescent Head had a population of 978 people. Its major industries include tourism and fishing. It has a 6-hole golf course overlooking the sea.

People

Population1,633

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,633
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-31.1887°, 152.9730°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Crescent Head

Crescent Head is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,633. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Crescent Head

Crescent Head has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1098 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.5° 109.0
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18° / 28.9° 160.2
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.5° 171.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.4° 59.5
May 15.5°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.5° 50.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7° / 20.2° 130.9
Jul 12.6°C / 55°F 5° / 20.1° 26.7
Aug 13.4°C / 56°F 5.1° / 21.7° 42.7
Sep 16.3°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24.4° 43.3
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.6° 81.6
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.1° 107.4
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.2° / 28.3° 114.9
Crescent Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates31.1887°S, 152.9730°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 19, 2017.

Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in

Crescent Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Crescent Head

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Crescent Head Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crescent Head

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Crescent Head

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard
Macleay River Historical Society Museum
Maritime Museum
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum
Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse
Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum

Libraries in Crescent Head

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hat Head Library0.0
Kempsey Library0.0
Port Macquarie Library0.0

Hotels in Crescent Head

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Crescent Hotel

Cafes in Crescent Head

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blackfish Coffee

Golf Courses in Crescent Head

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crescent Head Country Club

Airports Near Crescent Head

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempsey AirportKPSMedium Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Dexfield Park-Small Airport
Nambucca Heads AirportNBHSmall Airport
South West Rocks Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Crescent Head

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Crescent Head Post Office

Treatment Centers in Crescent Head

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blue Bay Disability
Port Macquarie Disability and Nursing Services

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Shipwrecks
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Shipwrecks Near Crescent Head

1 documented shipwrecks found near Crescent Head.

Name Year Description
Acielle - A ketch that was driven ashore off Smoky Cape.

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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What is the weather like in Crescent Head?

Crescent Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

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