Cabarita Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
101
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cabarita Beach.
The postcode for Cabarita Beach is 2488 (NSW).
Cabarita Beach (2488) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Cabarita Beach has roughly 101 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cabarita Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cabarita Beach's population at 101, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
101
Median age
52
Family households
74%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
101
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cabarita Beach.
Local schools for Cabarita Beach
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Government School Catchment
Bogangar Public School
Pottsville Beach Public School
Duranbah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cabarita Beach.
- What is the Cabarita Beach postcode?
- Cabarita Beach is in the 2488 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Cabarita Beach?
- Cabarita Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2488, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cabarita Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Cabarita Beach?
- There are 8 schools serving Cabarita Beach on this page, including Bogangar Public School, Pottsville Beach Public School, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cabarita Beach?
- Cabarita Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Cabarita Beach?
- Cabarita Beach is close to Bogangar, Hastings Point, Round Mountain, Tanglewood, Duranbah.
- What is the population of Cabarita Beach?
- The population of Cabarita Beach is approximately 101 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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