Chinderah at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,639
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Chinderah.
The postcode for Chinderah is 2487 (NSW).
Chinderah (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Chinderah has roughly 1,639 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Chinderah 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chinderah's population at 1,639, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (52%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,639
Median age
62
Family households
45%
Lone person
52%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
1,639
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
215
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
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Chinderah.
Local schools for Chinderah
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Government School Catchment
Banora Point Public School
Cudgen Public School
Kingscliff 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 Chinderah.
- What is the Chinderah postcode?
- Chinderah is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Chinderah?
- Chinderah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chinderah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Chinderah?
- There are 20 schools serving Chinderah on this page, including Banora Point Public School, St Anthony's Primary School, Cudgen Public School.
- How walkable is Chinderah?
- Chinderah has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Chinderah?
- Chinderah is close to Banora Point, Kingscliff, Fingal Head, Tweed Heads South Dc, Cudgen.
- What is the population of Chinderah?
- The population of Chinderah is approximately 1,639 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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