NSW · 2481

Broken Head

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Broken Head, NSW 2481.

Broken Head, NSW 2481

About Broken Head

Welcome to Broken Head

Broken Head is a coastal feature (promontory/headland) and suburb located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 9 km south of Cape Byron, the easternmost point of Australia, the closest town being Byron Bay. The locality is within the Byron Shire local government area. Immediately adjacent to the headland is the 98-hectare (240-acre) Broken Head Nature Reserve which contains an intact segment of littoral rainforest.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Broken Head, NSW 2481.

Population

385

residents (2021)

Median age

43

years

Household income

$1,687

median, per week

Median rent

$490

per week

Median mortgage

$2,600

per month

Mortgage / income

36%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Broken Head

$2.76m

144 Broken Head Reserve Road

house3 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Broken Head suburb FAQ

Is Broken Head a good place to live?

Broken Head is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 385.

What is the population of Broken Head?

Broken Head has a population of 385 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.

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Properties in Broken Head

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Elevated Beachfront Living in a World of Your Own

24/951 Broken Head Road, Broken Head NSW 2481
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Cape Byron Property3 months ago
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StMate est. ~$2.33m

Absolute Beachfront to Nature's Spectacle: Whales, Dolphins & Coastal Birdlife

951 Broken Head Road, Broken Head NSW 2481
322112.39 ha
Cape Byron Property3 months ago
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$4.80m
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A Serene ArchitectDesigned Escape on 4.99 Acres of Lush Hinterland

65 Armstrong Lane, Broken Head NSW 2481
5482.02 ha
Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay3 months ago
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StMate est. ~$3.98m

The Greenhouse Broken Head An Immersive Yet Exclusive 34-Acre Beach and Nature Retreat with Multiple Dwellings

248 Seven Mile Beach Road, Broken Head NSW 2481
53813.9 ha
Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay3 months ago
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$4.75m
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Exclusive Ridgeline Retreat with Breathtaking Ocean Views

78 Owenia Way, Broken Head NSW 2481
54458.27 ha
Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay3 months ago
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A Private Hinterland Sanctuary Minutes from the Beach

719 Broken Head Road, Broken Head NSW 2481
5448.23 ha
Sotheby's International Realty Byron Bay3 months ago
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$3.3m–$3.5m
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A Rare Offering in Broken Head's Most Exclusive Coastal Enclave

3/95 Blackbutt Lane, Broken Head NSW 2481
4324200 m²
Cape Byron Property1 month ago
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