Cudgen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
952
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cudgen.
The postcode for Cudgen is 2487 (NSW).
Cudgen (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Cudgen has roughly 952 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Cudgen 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cudgen's population at 952, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
952
Median age
39
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
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)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
952
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
92
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cudgen.
Local schools for Cudgen
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Government School Catchment
Cudgen Public School
Kingscliff High 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 Cudgen.
- What is the Cudgen postcode?
- Cudgen is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Cudgen?
- Cudgen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cudgen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Cudgen?
- There are 19 schools serving Cudgen on this page, including Cudgen Public School, Kingscliff High School, Duranbah Public School.
- How walkable is Cudgen?
- Cudgen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cudgen?
- Cudgen is close to Kings Forest, Casuarina, Kingscliff, Duranbah, Stotts Creek.
- What is the population of Cudgen?
- The population of Cudgen is approximately 952 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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