Cobaki Lakes vs Tweed Heads
The verdict
Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $3.10M in Cobaki Lakes. Tweed Heads rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Tweed Heads is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 67 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 27 | 47 |
| Liveability | 31 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 9,176 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $1,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2 |
Growth: Cobaki Lakes Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads Moderate Growth
Property
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.10M | $1.69M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $855K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 458 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,381 | 16,532 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cobaki Lakes · Tweed Heads
Transport
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 6.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Cobaki Lakes | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 669.6 km | 670.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cobaki Lakes | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42 | 9,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44 | 9,625 |
| Projected 2041 | 47 | 10,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cobaki Lakes or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.69M versus $3.10M.
Which has better public transport, Cobaki Lakes or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has the higher transport score (Cobaki Lakes 0/100 vs Tweed Heads 64/100).
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