Cawongla at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
204
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Cawongla.
The postcode for Cawongla is 2474 (NSW).
Cawongla (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Cawongla has roughly 204 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Cawongla scores 4/100 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cawongla's population at 204, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
204
Median age
57
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
204
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cawongla.
Local schools for Cawongla
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Government School Catchment
Larnook Public School
Barkers Vale Public School
Kyogle 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 Cawongla.
- What is the Cawongla postcode?
- Cawongla is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Cawongla?
- Cawongla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2474, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cawongla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Cawongla?
- There are 5 schools serving Cawongla on this page, including Larnook Public School, Barkers Vale Public School, Rainbow Ridge School for Steiner Education.
- How walkable is Cawongla?
- Cawongla has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cawongla?
- Cawongla is close to Homeleigh, Wadeville, Little Back Creek, Stony Chute, Barkers Vale.
- What is the population of Cawongla?
- The population of Cawongla is approximately 204 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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