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Kingscliff

NSW 2487 · Tweed

8,355 (2021) → 8,737 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

60
Overall score

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

8,355
Population
$1.87M
Median house (2025)
72
Safety score
64
Transport score

Kingscliff is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2487, about 663km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.87M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Kingscliff has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.

663.3 km
To Sydney CBD
1.1 km
To coast
$1,200/wk
Median rent (house)
830 m
To nearest station

Demographics

8,355
Population
47
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Tweed LGA population (est. 2025)101,281
Median household income (weekly)$1,575
vs NSW median-14.9%
Bachelor degree or higher38.2%
Born in Australia80.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,971 / 666 / 549

Top countries of birth: England (5.06%), New Zealand (2.78%), South Africa (0.54%), Scotland (0.53%), USA (0.49%)

Top languages: Portuguese (0.35%), French (0.29%), Japan (0.28%), German (0.24%), Italian (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.87M-4.6%
Median house (2025)
$945K+20.7%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,200 / $850 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

72
Residential

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

16
Break & enter dwelling192/100k
13
Steal from dwelling156/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft168/100k
21
Domestic assault251/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
26
Non-domestic assault311/100k

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: 386 (all categories, latest year)4,620 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

60

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

21
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
  • Kingscliff Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
  • Kingscliff High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 993

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cudgen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 966
  • Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 996
  • St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.4kmICSEA 1061
  • Duranbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1057
  • Centaur Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 968
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1047
  • Caldera SchoolSecondary · Government · 7kmICSEA 906
  • Banora Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 963
  • Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.3kmICSEA 1111
  • Fingal Head Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 910
  • Terranora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1023
  • Tweed River High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 940

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationKingscliff Coach Stop (830 m)

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
3434 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1515 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
4848 in suburbPools
33 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3939 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachSouth Kingscliff Beach (1.3 km)
Nearest hospitalTweed Hospital (10.0 km)
Nearest vet3.9 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (12.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

25

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

3
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
39
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

14

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

15
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
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
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
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

43

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
24
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.48

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

21

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.48

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.12%
Projected population 204110,254
Projected households 20414,213

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Tweed

Cudgen$1.17M35transportChinderah$950K64transportCasuarina$2.64M35transportKings ForestData not available35transportBanora Point$1.25M46transportDuranbah$3.15M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Kingscliff

Is Kingscliff safe?

Kingscliff has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 4,620 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kingscliff?

In Kingscliff, the median house price is $1.87M and the median unit price is $945K. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.

How far is Kingscliff from Sydney CBD?

Kingscliff is about 663.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1036 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kingscliff?

Kingscliff 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.