Hallidays Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hallidays Point, NSW 2430.
About Hallidays Point
Welcome to Hallidays Point
Hallidays Point sits on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, part of the string of beachside communities within the Great Lakes region and roughly a three-and-a-half hour drive north of Sydney. It's a coastal pocket built around a run of surf beaches and headlands, with the settlements of Black Head, Darawank and Tallwoods Village woven into its edges, and Rainbow Flat and Head close by inland.
With a permanent population of just 656 and a median age of 51, this is a quiet, low-density corner of the coast rather than a bustling town centre. It tends to suit retirees, tree-and-sea-changers and holiday-home owners looking for a slower pace, though its beaches and golf course also draw weekenders up from Sydney and Newcastle.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Hallidays Point revolves around its beaches and the surrounding bushland rather than a commercial strip. Black Head Beach and the other surf breaks along this stretch of coast are the main drawcard, along with walking tracks around the headlands that connect the beaches to one another. Dining out generally means a trip to a local club, café or the nearby town centres, with residents often heading to Forster or Tuncurry for a wider choice of restaurants and takeaway options.
The pace here is deliberately unhurried. Weekends are spent fishing, walking the coastal paths, or pottering in the garden of a low-maintenance coastal home, and the community has the settled, familiar feel of a place where most people know their neighbours.
Getting around
Hallidays Point is a car-dependent community, and most day-to-day errands involve a short drive to Rainbow Flat, Darawank or further afield to Forster-Tuncurry for supermarkets and larger retail. The Pacific Highway is the main arterial route linking the area north to Taree and south towards Newcastle and Sydney, making it a manageable, if lengthy, drive for those commuting occasionally or visiting family.
Public transport options are limited, as is typical for this kind of dispersed coastal locality, so residents and visitors alike tend to rely on private vehicles to reach neighbouring villages, schools and the regional centre.
Parks & recreation
Recreation here is built around the outdoors. The Hallidays Point Golf Club is a focal point for many locals, while the beaches at Black Head and along the Hallidays Point coastline offer swimming, surfing and fishing for residents of all ages. Bushland reserves and walking trails link the coastal settlements, giving the area a genuine sense of space that's increasingly hard to find on the more built-up parts of the coast.
The nearby Booti Booti National Park and the broader Great Lakes waterways add to the area's appeal for those who like to kayak, birdwatch or simply spend time near the water.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Hallidays Point is dominated by single-storey and low-set coastal homes, with current listings split 63% houses and 37% vacant land. That mix reflects an area still filling in, with pockets of newer development sitting alongside established homes, many designed with retirement or downsizing in mind. Blocks tend to be generous by city standards, and there's a strong presence of brick-veneer and coastal-style builds suited to the climate and lifestyle.
The availability of land parcels alongside established houses gives buyers real choice, whether that's purchasing an existing home in Black Head or Darawank or building new in one of the more recently released pockets around Tallwoods Village.
The property market
With a small population of 656 and a median age of 51, Hallidays Point's property market caters heavily to retirees, downsizers and holiday-home buyers rather than young families or renters. The near-even split between houses and land in current listings points to an area that continues to attract people keen to build their own coastal home, alongside those wanting an established property ready to move into.
Buyers exploring the area often look across the immediate neighbourhood, comparing options in Hallidays Point itself with nearby Black Head, Rainbow Flat, Darawank and the golf-course community of Tallwoods Village, each offering a slightly different take on the same relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Hallidays Point, NSW 2430.
Population
656
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,454
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$2,080
per month
Mortgage / income
33%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Hallidays Point
$1m
12 Pacific View Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.34m
16 Woodlands Drive
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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Hallidays Point suburb FAQ
Is Hallidays Point a good place to live?
Hallidays Point is a coastal village on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, north of Sydney. Hallidays Point is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 656.
What is the population of Hallidays Point?
Hallidays Point has a population of 656 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What suburbs are near Hallidays Point?
Suburbs near Hallidays Point include Tallwoods Village, Black Head, Darawank, Rainbow Flat and Head.
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