New South Wales location profile

Crescent Head NSW 2440

Laid-back coastal village on the NSW Mid North Coast, best known for its iconic right-hand point break and family-friendly beaches and creek. It blends a relaxed holiday vibe with small-town community feel and scenic national park surrounds.

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Why families consider Crescent Head

Mix of surfers, retirees, sea-changers and holidaymakers; low-rise beach houses and holiday rentals dominate. Lifestyle revolves around surfing, fishing, beach and creek activities, and the country club; quieter outside school holidays with a seasonal tourism economy.

Amenities & services

Village shops (IGA supermarket, bakery, cafes)
Crescent Head Tavern and restaurants
Crescent Head Medical Centre; Kempsey District Hospital nearby
Crescent Head Country Club (golf, bowls, tennis)
Surf Life Saving Club
Post office and bottle shop
Kempsey Library (Kempsey CBD)
South West Rocks Library (South West Rocks)

Transport & connectivity

Kempsey Station (North Coast Line) approx. 20km away
Busways local buses linking Crescent Head and Kempsey
Crescent Head Road; connections via Macleay Valley Way and Pacific Highway (A1)
Point Plomer Road to Port Macquarie (partly unsealed)

Lifestyle & recreation

Surfing at Crescent Head Point and Killick Beach (National Surfing Reserve)
Kayaking, SUP and swimming on Killick Creek
Crescent Head Country Club (golf, bowls, social events)
Walking, birdwatching and 4WD access in nearby national parks
Community markets and beachfront picnic areas
Crescent Head Reserve
Killick Creek Reserve
Goolawah National Park
Goolawah Regional Park
Limeburners Creek National Park
Hat Head National Park

Education context

Limited in-town options (preschool/long day care); wider availability in Kempsey and South West Rocks.

Charles Sturt University – Port Macquarie Campus (Port Macquarie)
Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour Campus (Coffs Harbour)