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Chinderah

NSW 2487 · Tweed

1,639 (2021)1,714 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)

39
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,639
Population
$1.12M
Median house (2025)
54
Safety score
64
Transport score

Chinderah is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2487, about 663km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Chinderah has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.

663.0 km
To Sydney CBD
3.4 km
To coast
$1,200/wk
Median rent (house)
3.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,639
Population
62
Median age
1.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Tweed LGA population (est. 2025)101,281
Median household income (weekly)$719
vs NSW median-61.1%
Bachelor degree or higher13.3%
Born in Australia74.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse381 / 5 / 10

Top countries of birth: England (5.86%), New Zealand (3.9%), Germany (0.67%), USA (0.67%), Netherlands (0.55%)

Top languages: Thai (0.31%), French (0.24%), Hindi (0.24%), Cantonese (0.18%), Mandarin (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.12M
Median house (2025)
$688K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,200 / $850 wk
Rental yield (house)5.6%
Days on market (house)31 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

54
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling122/100k
3
Steal from dwelling183/100k
8
Motor vehicle theft488/100k
7
Domestic assault427/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
10
Non-domestic assault610/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 215 (all categories, latest year)13,118 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

47

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

29
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cudgen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 966
  • Kingscliff High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 993
  • Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 996
  • St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1061
  • Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1111
  • St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1067
  • Terranora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1023
  • Kingscliff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1048
  • Duranbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1057
  • Centaur Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 968
  • Banora Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 963
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1047

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationChinderah Coach Stop (3.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
44 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachDreamtime Beach (4.7 km)
Nearest hospitalTweed Hospital (8.8 km)
Nearest vet5.7 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (10.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

4
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

9

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

71

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.22

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

88

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

3
Long Day Care
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.83

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.12%
Projected population 20412,012
Projected households 20411,090

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Chinderah

Is Chinderah safe?

Chinderah has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 13,118 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Chinderah?

In Chinderah, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $688K. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.

How far is Chinderah from Sydney CBD?

Chinderah is about 663.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Chinderah?

Chinderah has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Chinderah?

Chinderah has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.