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Red Head, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Red Head is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 503. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
503 Population 0/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$21,125 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,125 median income, 5.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population503
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,125
Per Capita$21,125
Unemployment5.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units201

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population503
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates-32.0571°, 152.5357°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,125
Median Age58.0 years

About Red Head

Red Head is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Red Head has a population of 503 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

503
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above Australia avg
4,655.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Red Head vs Australia Average

The median household income in Red Head is $21,125, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,125 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $406, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Red Head vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,125
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,125
Avg Weekly Wage$406

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Red Head is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 201 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units201

Property Tax

Climate in Red Head

Red Head has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 19.7° / 26.7° 109.5
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 128.3
Mar 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.9° 133.7
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.9° 110.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.2° / 21.3° 108.4
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 115.3
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.4° 72.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.6° 51.7
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.7° 54.6
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.9° 78.2
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.9° 115.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.3° / 25.6° 88.1
Red Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-32.0571°N, 152.5357°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (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 65 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 68 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in

Red Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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Museums in Red Head

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cundletown And Lower Manning Historical Society Mu
Gem and Mineral Museum
Great Lakes Historical Society Museum
National Motorbike Museum
Tinonee Historical Museum
Wingham Museum

Libraries in Red Head

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Forster Civic Centre0.0
Great Lakes Library0.0
Greater Taree City Library0.0
Hallidays Point Library0.0
Harrington Library0.0
Nabiac Branch Library0.0
Old Bar Community Library0.0
Wingham Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Red Head

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Red Head

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven AirportSmall Airport
CooplacurripaSmall Airport
Dexfield ParkSmall Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester AirportSmall Airport
Old Bar Heritage AirportSmall Airport
The Lakes AerodromeSmall Airport

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 Red Head

What is the population of Red Head?

Red Head has a population of 503 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Red Head expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,125, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Red Head?

Red Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Red Head?

The unemployment rate in Red Head is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $406. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Red Head?

The median home value in Red Head is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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