Tweed Heads vs Tweed Heads South
The verdict
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.69M in Tweed Heads. Tweed Heads rates higher for liveability (88 vs 64). Tweed Heads is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Tweed Heads rates higher (47 vs 32/100 in Tweed Heads South).
Scores
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 57 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 47 | 41 |
| Liveability | 88 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,176 | 7,941 |
| Median age | 55 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,138 | $976 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.0% | 20.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.9% | 74.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Tweed Heads Moderate Growth · Tweed Heads South Stable
Property
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.69M | $1.17M |
| Median unit price | $855K | $805K |
| House price YoY | -1.5% | 28.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 229 | 403 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 458 | 264 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 705 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,532 | 17,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,027 | 930 |
See the full school list on each profile: Tweed Heads · Tweed Heads South
Transport
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Tweed Heads | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 6 |
| Parks | 17 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 79 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 670.9 km | 668.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Tweed Heads | Tweed Heads South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,176 | 7,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,625 | 8,150 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,180 | 8,260 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.20% | 0.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads has the higher residential safety score (Tweed Heads 47/100 vs Tweed Heads South 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.69M.
Which has better schools, Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads has a higher average school ICSEA (Tweed Heads 1027 vs Tweed Heads South 930; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South have similar transport scores.
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