Fingal Head vs Tweed Heads
The verdict
Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.82M in Fingal Head. Fingal Head rates higher for education (57 vs 47). Tweed Heads rates higher for liveability (88 vs 53). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal Head rates higher (74 vs 47/100 in Tweed Heads).
Scores
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 67 |
| Transport | 54 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 47 |
| Liveability | 53 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 615 | 9,176 |
| Median age | 46 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,138 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2 |
Growth: Fingal Head Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads Moderate Growth
Property
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.82M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $1.23M | $833K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 163 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 458 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 488 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,293 | 22,537 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 910 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fingal Head · Tweed Heads
Transport
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 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) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Fingal Head | 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 | 1 | 8 |
| Parks | 3 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 669.3 km | 670.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 615 | 9,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 643 | 9,625 |
| Projected 2041 | 755 | 10,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads?
Fingal Head has the higher residential safety score (Fingal Head 74/100 vs Tweed Heads 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.82M.
Which has better schools, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has a higher average school ICSEA (Fingal Head 910 vs Tweed Heads 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has the higher transport score (Fingal Head 54/100 vs Tweed Heads 64/100).
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