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Tweed Heads

NSW 2485 · Tweed

9,176 (2021) → 9,625 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

67
Overall score

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

9,176
Population
$1.70M
Median house (2025)
47
Safety score
64
Transport score

Tweed Heads is a moderate growth suburb in Tweed, NSW 2485, about 671km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.70M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Tweed Heads has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.

670.9 km
To Sydney CBD
1.4 km
To coast
$875/wk
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,176
Population
55
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Tweed LGA population (est. 2025)101,281
Median household income (weekly)$1,138
vs NSW median-38.5%
Bachelor degree or higher29.0%
Born in Australia70.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,033 / 1,835 / 1,252

Top countries of birth: England (5.01%), New Zealand (3.71%), Brazil (2.28%), Philippines (0.96%), Scotland (0.69%)

Top languages: Portuguese (2.5%), Japan (0.68%), Spanish (0.46%), Mandarin (0.45%), French (0.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.70M0.0%
Median house (2025)
$833K-8.3%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$875 / $680 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)24 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

47
Residential

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

21
Break & enter dwelling229/100k
20
Steal from dwelling218/100k
42
Motor vehicle theft458/100k
39
Domestic assault425/100k
2
Robbery22/100k
83
Non-domestic assault905/100k

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: 2,068 (all categories, latest year)22,537 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.

29
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1065
  • Tweed Heads Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Coolangatta State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 968
  • The BUSY School - Coolangatta CampusSecondary · Independent · 1km
  • The Village School Gold CoastPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1093
  • Hillcrest Christian College - Coolangatta CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
  • Tweed Heads South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 868
  • Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2km
  • Tweed River High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 940
  • Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 685
  • Pacific Coast Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1005
  • Pacific Hope Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1014
  • Caldera SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 906
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1047

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationTweed Mall, Wharf St (1.1 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.

84 in suburbSupermarkets
338 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3417 in suburbParks
103 in suburbPlaygrounds
9379 in suburbPools
82 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
62 in suburbGPs
42 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
608 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachCoolangatta Beach (1.4 km)
Nearest hospitalTweed Hospital (1.0 km)
Nearest vet5.8 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (3.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

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

8
Gyms
5
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
60
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

71

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

34
Parks
58
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

56

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
23
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

47

A few good options

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

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
13
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.54

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.20%
Projected population 204110,180
Projected households 20415,051

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Tweed Heads

Is Tweed Heads safe?

Tweed Heads has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 22,537 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Tweed Heads?

In Tweed Heads, the median house price is $1.70M and the median unit price is $833K. Median weekly house rent is $875.

How far is Tweed Heads from Sydney CBD?

Tweed Heads is about 670.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Tweed Heads?

Tweed Heads 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.