Banora Point vs Tweed Heads West
The verdict
Tweed Heads West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.17M in Banora Point. Banora Point rates higher for transport (46 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Banora Point rates higher (94 vs 61/100 in Tweed Heads West).
Scores
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 40 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 42 | 43 |
| Liveability | 45 | 41 |
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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,460 | 6,176 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,268 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.9% | 21.2% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Banora Point Stable · Tweed Heads West Moderate Growth
Property
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $851K | $653K |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | 25.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $990 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 94 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | 162 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 130 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 267 | 583 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,086 | 5,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Banora Point · Tweed Heads West
Transport
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 666.4 km | 669.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Banora Point | Tweed Heads West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,460 | 6,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,001 | 6,478 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,140 | 6,852 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Banora Point or Tweed Heads West?
Banora Point has the higher residential safety score (Banora Point 94/100 vs Tweed Heads West 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Banora Point or Tweed Heads West?
Tweed Heads West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.15M versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Banora Point or Tweed Heads West?
Banora Point has the higher transport score (Banora Point 46/100 vs Tweed Heads West 35/100).
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