Brunswick Heads, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brunswick Heads, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Brunswick Heads |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.55803 |
| Longitude | 153.54355 |
| Population | 2,032 |
| Density | 140.2 /km² |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2483 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 631 km north-northeast |
Brunswick Heads is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,032. The locality covers an area of 14.5 km², giving a population density of about 140.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 631 km north-northeast of Sydney. Brunswick Heads is located at 28.5580°S, 153.5436°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2483. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Brunswick Heads sits at the mouth of the Brunswick River, a sliver of land embraced by shimmering waterways and the broad, blue Pacific. It lies 56.2 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 165°T), and is situated 12.2 km north-west of Byron Bay. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a perpetual reminder of the sea’s proximity, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, softens to a honeyed glow that washes over the weathered timber buildings and the lush, green hinterland pressing in from the west. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery sound against a sky that often holds the promise of a coastal shower, and the gentle slope of the land towards the river’s estuary creates a sense of calm, a quiet surrender to the ebb and flow of the tides. Colourful fishing boats, their hulls a little barnacled, bob lazily in the small harbour, their ropes creaking a soft, rhythmic song against the weathered pylons.
The history of Brunswick Heads is intrinsically tied to the river that defines it, a waterway that once carried timber from the dense rainforests inland to waiting ships. For generations, this has been a place of fishermen and boat builders, a working harbour where the daily catch dictated the rhythm of life, and the local economy still leans into the bounty of the ocean and the fertile coastal plains. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing visitors with its laid-back charm and pristine beaches, the character of Brunswick Heads remains rooted in its maritime heritage. The old hotel, a grand dame with verandas overlooking the river, has witnessed countless stories unfold, and the enduring spirit of the community is palpable in the easygoing conversations at the local bakery and the shared wave between neighbours navigating the quiet streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Brunswick Heads, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Brunswick Heads, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Brunswick Heads includes the postcode (2483), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brunswick Heads is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |