NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Black Head, 2430
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Black Head is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, pulled down chiefly by weaker transport and access and community and employment relative to similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 972
- Median age
- 65
- Median household income / week
- $1,053
- Dwelling vacancy
- 23.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 144 of 605
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,661
- Employment rate
- 32.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 31 / 20
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $550
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 263
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 102
- Against the person
- 30
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 104.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order246
- Breach Bail Conditions547
- Domestic Violence Related Assault317
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment396
- Malicious Damage To Property367
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
17 public transport stops in this suburb
- Blackhead Rd After Baywood Dr
- High St At Surfview Av
- High St Before Main St
- Main St After Ocean St
- Main St At William St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
66 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 LAGUNA COURT BLACK HEAD 2430Under Assessment
- Subdivision10 HILLSIDE TERRACE BLACK HEAD 2430Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision21 GREENVIEW DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)63 90 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation90 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 SEABREEZE PARADE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 SURFVIEW AVENUE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 WILLIAM STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 WILLIAM STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development4 OCEAN STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
October 2025
- Seniors housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure90 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks7 ALBERT STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
August 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport39 SEABREEZE PARADE BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 LAGUNA COURT BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 LAGUNA COURT BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
- Subdivision21 GREENVIEW DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation32 WILLIAM STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
June 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure39 JAMES FOSTER DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 WILLIAM STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences1 JAMES FOSTER DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 LILLYPILLY COURT BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems9 SURFVIEW AVENUE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development23 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure1 JAMES FOSTER DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
August 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure35 Main St, Black HeadDetermined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 MAIN STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
April 2024
- Subdivision29 SURFVIEW AVENUE BLACK HEAD 2430Under Assessment
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool18 BELLEVUE PLACE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision21 GREENVIEW DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 BELLEVUE PLACE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
November 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure1 JAMES FOSTER DRIVE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 WILLIAM STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 OCEAN STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition39 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development27 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development35 MAIN STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision of land29 SURFVIEW AVENUE BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 HIGH STREET BLACK HEAD 2430Withdrawn
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling11 LAGUNA COURT BLACK HEAD 2430Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Main St after Ocean StBus stop
- Waves CafeCafe
- Drinking water (2)
- Hallidays Point LibraryLibrary
- Parking (6)
- Playground
- Hallidays Point Post OfficePost office
Unit 2 85 High Street, Black Head
- Public toilets
- Shower
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 31.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5089th in Australia
- State rank
- 1611th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #90 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #161 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Black Head Bowling Clubamenitiessports_centre
- Black Head Rock Poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Foodworksamenities85 High Streetsupermarket
- Hallidays Point Libraryamenitieslibrary
- Hallidays Point Post OfficeamenitiesUnit 2 85 High Street, Black Headpost_office
- Main St after Ocean Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Parkingamenitiesparking
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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