Banora Point vs Tweed Heads South
The verdict
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.23M in Banora Point. Tweed Heads South rates higher for liveability (64 vs 45). On the separate residential safety score, Banora Point rates higher (94 vs 32/100 in Tweed Heads South).
Scores
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 57 |
| Transport | 46 | 64 |
| Education | 42 | 41 |
| Liveability | 45 | 64 |
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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,460 | 7,941 |
| Median age | 49 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Banora Point Stable · Tweed Heads South Stable
Property
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $873K | $805K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | 28.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 403 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 264 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 705 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,552 | 17,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Banora Point · Tweed Heads South
Transport
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.4 km | 668.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,460 | 7,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,001 | 8,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,140 | 8,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banora Point or Tweed Heads South?
Banora Point has the higher residential safety score (Banora Point 94/100 vs Tweed Heads South 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Banora Point or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Banora Point or Tweed Heads South?
Banora Point has a higher average school ICSEA (Banora Point 1010 vs Tweed Heads South 930; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Banora Point or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South has the higher transport score (Banora Point 46/100 vs Tweed Heads South 64/100).
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