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Red Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Red Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Red Head NSW is 798 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Red Head is $625 per week ($32,500 per year). Median rent in Red Head is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Red Head has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Red Head has a population density of 312.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Red Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Head is $1,863.
There were 10 recorded offences in Red Head in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).
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Red Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Red Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Red Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Red Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Red Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Red Head Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Red Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Red Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Red Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Red Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Red Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Red Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Red Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Red Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Red Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Red Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Red Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Red Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Red Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Red Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Red Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Red Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Red Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Red Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Red Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Red Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Red Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Red Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Red Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Red Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Red Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Red Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Red Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Red Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Red Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Red Head Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Head
What is the population of Red Head NSW?
The population of Red Head NSW is 798 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 312.5 people per km².Red Head is ranked #4,302 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Red Head?
The median personal income in Red Head NSW is $625 per week, or $32,500 per year.The median household income is $1,228 per week.Family income is $1,538 per week.Red Head is ranked #6,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Red Head?
Median rent in Red Head NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 32.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Red Head ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Red Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Red Head NSW is $1,863. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Red Head?
The median age in Red Head NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Red Head a good suburb to live in?
Red Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 798.The median income is $625/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13342. All dollar figures in AUD.