Grassy Head, 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 Grassy Head, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Grassy 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 | -30.78094 |
| Longitude | 152.98506 |
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 10.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2441 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 382 km north-northeast |
Grassy Head is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 83. The locality covers an area of 8.1 km², giving a population density of about 10.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 382 km north-northeast of Sydney. Grassy Head is located at 30.7809°S, 152.9851°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2441. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Grassy Head breathes the salt-laced air of the New South Wales coast, where rolling green pastures meet the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 54.3 km south-south-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 194°T), and is situated 13.7 km north-north-west of South West Rocks. The land here is a study in gentle transitions: from the soft, sun-bleached grasses that give the place its name, to the denser coastal scrub that fringes the dunes, and finally to the broad expanse of ocean. Inland, the terrain softens into a low-lying coastal plain, intersected by quiet waterways that reflect the ever-changing sky. The light often takes on a pearly luminescence at dawn and dusk, casting a painterly glow over the landscape, a quiet invitation to pause and absorb the surroundings.
The history of Grassy Head is tied to the ebb and flow of coastal life, a story etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring connection between the land and its inhabitants. For generations, this area has sustained itself through a blend of agriculture and the bounty of the sea, with grazing properties dotting the hinterland and fishing boats once a common sight along the coast. While industry has shifted over the years, the spirit of Grassy Head remains one of quiet resilience and a deep appreciation for its natural assets. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for trade and sustenance, now offer serene beauty and recreational pursuits, a subtle reminder of the area's enduring maritime heritage.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grassy Head, 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 Grassy Head, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Grassy Head includes the postcode (2441), 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 Grassy Head 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. |