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| Locality | Crescent Head |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.21403 |
| Longitude | 152.91929 |
| Population | 1,641 |
| Density | 9.0 /km² |
| Area | 182.7 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2440 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 336 km north-northeast |
Crescent Head is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,641. The locality covers an area of 182.7 km², giving a population density of about 9.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 336 km north-northeast of Sydney. Crescent Head is located at 31.2140°S, 152.9193°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2440. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Crescent Head unfolds along a curve of golden sand, a place where the Pacific's breath is a constant presence. It lies 27.6 km north of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 5°T), and is situated 12.4 km south-south-east of South Kempsey. The headland, a green sentinel against the relentless blue, offers sweeping vistas of the ocean's restless expanse, its slopes carpeted with coastal heath and spotted gum. Below, the ochre tones of the hinterland begin their gentle rise, a prelude to the denser eucalypt forests that hug the ridgelines. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and the earthy perfume of damp soil, a subtle mingling that speaks of the land's dual nature. The sunlight, particularly as it begins its descent, casts a soft, honeyed glow across the landscape, illuminating the textures of weathered timber and the shimmering surface of the estuary.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of passage, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet endurance of its people and the land itself. The economy of Crescent Head, once tied to the timber mills that harvested the rich forests and the small fishing fleets that plied these waters, now leans heavily on the steady stream of travellers drawn to its renowned surf breaks and tranquil beauty. The Macleay River, a vital artery for the region, spills into the sea here, its brackish waters a haven for birdlife and a source of sustenance for generations. The enduring character of Crescent Head is one of unhurried living, a rhythm dictated by the tides and the sun, where the past is a quiet undercurrent beneath the vibrant present.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Crescent Head, New South Wales. 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 Crescent Head, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crescent Head includes the postcode (2440), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kempsey 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 Crescent Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |