Nambucca Valley
Nambucca Valley council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 3 kids' activity providers in the Nambucca Valley area across 4 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1), 15 schools (9 government, 2 Catholic, 4 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Nambucca Valley council area
- 1,491 km²
- population 20,986 (ABS, June 2024)
- 3,314 children aged 0–14
- 9 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 14 people/km²
- 12 suburbs
Browse Nambucca Valley kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Nambucca Valley area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Bowraville · Eungai Creek · Macksville · Nambucca Heads · Scotts Head · Taylors Arm and 6 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Nambucca Valley
1 library, 15 parks and playgrounds.
- Macksville LibraryMacksville · Library
- Anzac ParkNambucca Heads · Park / playground
- Bollanolla Nature ReserveValla · Park / playground
- Dunggir National ParkBuckra Bendinni · Park / playground
- Jagun National ReserveValla Beach · Park / playground
- Jagun Nature ReserveValla Beach · Park / playground
- Macksville Lions ParkNorth Macksville · Park / playground
- Macksville ParkMacksville · Park / playground
- Macksville Picnic AreaMacksville · Park / playground
- Ngambaa Nature ReserveYarranbella · Park / playground
- Shelly BeachNambucca Heads · Park / playground
- Taylors Arm ParkUpper Taylors Arm · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 2 Oct 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Nambucca Valley
3 providers across 4 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Nambucca Valley
15 schools: 9 government, 2 Catholic, 4 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Macksville High SchoolMacksville · government
- Nambucca Heads High SchoolNambucca Heads · government
- Macksville Public SchoolMacksville · government
- Nambucca Heads Public SchoolNambucca Heads · government
- St Patrick's Primary School - MacksvilleMacksville · Catholic
- Frank Partridge VC Public SchoolNambucca Heads · government
- Bowraville Central SchoolBowraville · government
- Scotts Head Public SchoolScotts Head · government
- Tallowood Steiner SchoolBowraville · independent
- Eungai Public SchoolEungai Creek · government
- St Mary's Primary School - BowravilleBowraville · Catholic
- Macksville Adventist SchoolMacksville · independent
What's on in Nambucca Valley
No upcoming events listed yet
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Local guides & reading
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Nambucca Valley council area?
AroundSchools lists 3 across 4 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1). The suburbs with the most are Nambucca Heads.
How many schools are in Nambucca Valley council area?
15: 9 government, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 2 Feb 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count