Banora Point
NSW 2486 · Tweed
16,460 (2021) → 17,001 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Banora Point is a stable suburb in Tweed, NSW 2486, about 666km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Banora Point has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2486 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.8%), New Zealand (2.64%), Philippines (0.78%), Scotland (0.62%), India (0.49%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.39%), German (0.27%), Tagalog (0.25%), Thai (0.25%), Mandarin (0.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 983 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1068
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1050
- Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
- Centaur Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- Banora Point High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 965
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caldera SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 936
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.9km
- Tweed Heads South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 882
- Tweed River High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 940
- Pacific Hope Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1014
- Pacific Coast Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1027
- Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 781
- Pacific Online Christian SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1117
- Fingal Head Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 934
- Terranora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1023
- Cudgen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 984
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Banora Point
Is Banora Point safe?
Banora Point has a residential safety score of 94/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,552 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Banora Point?
In Banora Point, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $873K. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Banora Point from Sydney CBD?
Banora Point is about 666.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Banora Point?
Banora Point has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Banora Point?
Banora Point has a transport score of 46/100.