Current Date And Time In Crescent Head, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:19:16 AEST
State: New South Wales
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 1,641
District: Kempsey
Find cities, states and countries closest to Crescent Head in New South Wales, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Crescent Head.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Crescent Head from our regional database:
| State / Region | New South Wales |
| District | Kempsey |
| Total Population | 1,641 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -31.1887° N |
| Center Longitude | 152.973° E |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population Rank in New South Wales | #1006 of 1529 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aldavilla | 14 | 23 | 12 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Beechwood | 24 | 39 | 21 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Collombatti | 17 | 27 | 15 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Crosslands | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Dondingalong | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| East Kempsey | 10 | 16 | 9 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Frederickton | 12 | 19 | 10 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Green Hill | 14 | 22 | 12 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kempsey | 11 | 18 | 10 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kempsey city centre | 11 | 18 | 10 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| King Creek | 25 | 40 | 21 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kundabung | 8 | 14 | 7 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lake Cathie | 26 | 42 | 23 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Port Macquarie | 17 | 28 | 15 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Sancrox | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New South Wales (home state of Crescent Head), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Australian Capital Territory | 316 | 508 | 274 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 745 | 1,199 | 647 | East (E) | ↑ |
| North Province | 1,321 | 2,127 | 1,148 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Northern Territory | 1,208 | 1,944 | 1,049 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Queensland | 624 | 1,005 | 542 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 1,598 | 2,571 | 1,387 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Sanma | 1,675 | 2,696 | 1,455 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| South Australia | 642 | 1,034 | 558 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Crescent Head's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Timor Leste | 1,251 | 2,013 | 1,086 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Crescent Head. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New South Wales, Australia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Crescent Head (You) | New South Wales | 1,641 | — | — |
| Kundabung | New South Wales | 609 | 13.6 | W |
| South Kempsey | New South Wales | 2,336 | 15.2 | WNW |
| East Kempsey | New South Wales | 1,321 | 16.5 | NW |
| Kempsey city centre | New South Wales | 532 | 18.0 | NW |
| Kempsey | New South Wales | 9,522 | 18.2 | NW |
| Frederickton | New South Wales | 1,395 | 19.2 | NNW |
| Smithtown | New South Wales | 583 | 19.6 | N |
| West Kempsey | New South Wales | 4,899 | 20.1 | NW |
| Green Hill | New South Wales | 760 | 21.8 | NW |
| Dondingalong | New South Wales | 652 | 22.0 | WNW |
How does Crescent Head rank within New South Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Crescent Head appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 5,557,233 |
| Newcastle | 508,437 |
| Central Coast | 346,596 |
| Wollongong | 280,153 |
| Maitland | 89,597 |
| Coffs Harbour | 78,759 |
| Blue Mountains | 78,121 |
| Pittwater | 63,482 |
| Port Macquarie | 51,965 |
| Blacktown | 46,942 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Byron Bay | 12,406.00 |
| Sydney | 12,144.60 |
| Blue Mountains | 1,436.00 |
| Gosford | 940.00 |
| Wollongong | 684.00 |
| Orange | 285.00 |
| Newcastle | 261.80 |
| Queanbeyan | 173.00 |
| Broken Hill | 170.00 |
| Port Macquarie | 64.80 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Haymarket | 23,967.50 |
| Elizabeth Bay | 17,566.67 |
| Potts Point | 17,382.86 |
| Zetland | 15,777.50 |
| Darlinghurst | 15,091.25 |
| Pyrmont | 13,549.00 |
| Surry Hills | 13,190.00 |
| Rushcutters Bay | 12,670.00 |
| Ultimo | 12,350.00 |
| Chippendale | 11,147.14 |
Port Macquarie Airport IATA: PQQ 29 km (18 mi) from Crescent Head |
Crescent Head sits inside New South Wales, Australia and ranks #1006 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Crescent Head and the countries closest to Crescent Head by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Crescent Head, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Crescent Head at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New South Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Crescent Head — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Crescent Head table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New South Wales by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Crescent Head and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Crescent Head map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Crescent Head will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Crescent Head to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Crescent Head. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Crescent Head ranks #1006 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Crescent Head is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), about 29 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.