Fingal Head at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
615
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Fingal Head.
The postcode for Fingal Head is 2487 (NSW).
Fingal Head (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Fingal Head has roughly 615 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Fingal Head scores 2/100 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fingal Head's population at 615, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
615
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
615
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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.
2
10
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fingal Head.
Local schools for Fingal Head
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Government School Catchment
Fingal Head Public School
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South 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 Fingal Head.
- What is the Fingal Head postcode?
- Fingal Head is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Fingal Head?
- Fingal Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fingal Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Fingal Head?
- There are 20 schools serving Fingal Head on this page, including Fingal Head Public School, Tweed River High School, Tweed Heads South Public School.
- How walkable is Fingal Head?
- Fingal Head has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Fingal Head?
- Fingal Head is close to Tweed Heads South Dc, Tweed Heads South, Banora Point, Chinderah, Tweed Heads.
- What is the population of Fingal Head?
- The population of Fingal Head is approximately 615 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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