Fingal Head vs Tweed Heads South
The verdict
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.81M in Fingal Head. Fingal Head rates higher for education (57 vs 41). Tweed Heads South rates higher for liveability (64 vs 53). Fingal Head is closer to the coast (790 m vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fingal Head rates higher (74 vs 32/100 in Tweed Heads South).
Scores
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 57 |
| Transport | 54 | 64 |
| Education | 57 | 41 |
| Liveability | 53 | 64 |
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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 615 | 7,941 |
| Median age | 46 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.6% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Fingal Head Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads South Stable
Property
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.81M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $1.76M | $805K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 28.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,175 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 163 | 403 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 264 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 488 | 705 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,829 | 17,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 934 | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fingal Head · Tweed Heads South
Transport
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Fingal Head | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 790 m | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 669.3 km | 668.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fingal Head | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 615 | 7,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 643 | 8,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 755 | 8,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads South?
Fingal Head has the higher residential safety score (Fingal Head 74/100 vs Tweed Heads South 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.81M.
Which has better schools, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads South?
Fingal Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Fingal Head 934 vs Tweed Heads South 930; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fingal Head or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South has the higher transport score (Fingal Head 54/100 vs Tweed Heads South 64/100).
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