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Cobaki Lakes vs Tweed Heads

The verdict

Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $3.50M 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 LakesTweed Heads
Overall1967
Transport064
Education2747
Liveability3188

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Population429,176
Median age4855
Median household income (wk)$2,250$1,138
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%29.0%
Born in Australia88.1%70.9%
Avg household size2.92

Growth: Cobaki Lakes Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads Moderate Growth

Property

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Median house price$3.50M$1.70M
Median unit priceData not available$833K
House price YoYData not available0.0%
Median rent — house (wk)$990$875
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.8%
Days on market (house)Data not available24

Median price history

Safety

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Residential safety score47
Break & enter dwelling /100k0229
Motor vehicle theft /100k0458
Domestic assault /100k0425
Total incidents /100k (all)2,38122,537

Total incidents over time

Schools

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,024

See the full school list on each profile: Cobaki Lakes · Tweed Heads

Transport

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.0 km1.1 km

Liveability

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants08
Parks017
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available79
Medical GPs02
Distance to coast (km)3.5 km1.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)669.6 km670.9 km
Nearest beach (km)3.5 km1.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.4 km1.0 km

Population & growth

Cobaki LakesTweed Heads
Population (2021)429,176
Estimated 2025449,625
Projected 20414710,180
Annual growth rate1.17%1.20%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Cobaki Lakes or Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $3.50M.

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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Data sources

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