Banora Point vs Tweed Heads
The verdict
Banora Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.69M in Tweed Heads. Tweed Heads rates higher for liveability (88 vs 45). Tweed Heads is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Banora Point rates higher (94 vs 47/100 in Tweed Heads).
Scores
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 67 |
| Transport | 46 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 47 |
| Liveability | 45 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,460 | 9,176 |
| Median age | 49 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2 |
Growth: Banora Point Stable · Tweed Heads Moderate Growth
Property
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | $873K | $855K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | -1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 458 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,552 | 16,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banora Point · Tweed Heads
Transport
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 7 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.4 km | 670.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,460 | 9,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,001 | 9,625 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,140 | 10,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banora Point or Tweed Heads?
Banora Point has the higher residential safety score (Banora Point 94/100 vs Tweed Heads 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Banora Point or Tweed Heads?
Banora Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.23M versus $1.69M.
Which has better schools, Banora Point or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has a higher average school ICSEA (Banora Point 1010 vs Tweed Heads 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Banora Point or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has the higher transport score (Banora Point 46/100 vs Tweed Heads 64/100).
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