Kingscliff
NSW 2487 · Tweed
8,355 (2021) → 8,737 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingscliff is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2487, about 663km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.91M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2487 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Anthony's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1066
- Kingscliff Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
- Kingscliff High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 991
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cudgen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 984
- Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 992
- Duranbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 1058
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.8kmICSEA 1068
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.9kmICSEA 1050
- Centaur Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 975
- Caldera SchoolSecondary · Government · 7kmICSEA 936
- Banora Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 965
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.3kmICSEA 1117
- Fingal Head Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 934
- Terranora Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1023
- Tweed River High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 940
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 4,201 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kingscliff?
In Kingscliff, the median house price is $1.91M and the median unit price is $1.01M. Median weekly house rent is $1,175.
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 1038 (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.