Nambucca Heads, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Nambucca Heads is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,668. Elevation: 161 ft (49 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
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About Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads is a town on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the Nambucca Valley. It is located on a ridge, north of the estuary of the Nambucca River near the Pacific Highway. Its population at the 2021 census was 6,668, including 5,220 (78.3%) Australian–born persons; followed by 262 (3.9%) English people, 86 (1.3%) New Zealand people, 36 (0.5%) Scottish people, 33 (0.5%) German people, and 32 (0.5%) Filipino people. and 672 (10.1%) indigenous persons.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,668 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.6432°, 153.0088° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,668. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Heads has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1403 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 728.1 sq mi (1,885.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6432°S, 153.0088°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in |
Nambucca Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Nambucca Heads
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Macksville Campus | College | - | , |
Schools in Nambucca Heads
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca Heads Pre-school Playcentre | - | - | - | - |
| Nambucca Heads Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nambucca Heads
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BBB Bellingen | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Nambucca Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinger Valley Historical Museum | ||||
| Boatman's Cottage Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bowraville Folk Museum | ||||
| Frank Partridge Millitary Museum | ||||
| The Headland Historical Museum | ||||
| Trial Bay Gaol | ||||
| Urunga Museum |
Libraries in Nambucca Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Macksville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambucca Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South West Rocks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stuarts Point Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Urunga Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nambucca Heads
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belligen Community Markets | |||||
| Belligen Growers Market | |||||
| Nambucca Valley Farmers Markets |
Restaurants in Nambucca Heads
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nambucca Heads
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nambucca Heads
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nambucca Heads
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nambucca Heads
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nambucca Heads
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nambucca Heads
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nambucca Heads
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Nambucca Heads
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nambucca Heads
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nambucca Heads
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Airport | CFS | Medium Airport |
| Kempsey Airport | KPS | Medium Airport |
| Bald Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nambucca Heads Airport | NBH | Small Airport |
| South West Rocks Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nambucca Heads
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nambucca Heads
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nambucca Heads Uniting Church | |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads has a population of 6,668 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 728.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nambucca Heads?
Nambucca Heads 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 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.
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