Kingscliff at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
8,355
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Kingscliff.
The postcode for Kingscliff is 2487 (NSW).
Kingscliff (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Kingscliff has roughly 8,355 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kingscliff scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kingscliff's population at 8,355, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,355
Median age
47
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
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)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
8,355
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
386
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.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kingscliff.
Local schools for Kingscliff
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Government School Catchment
Kingscliff Public School
Kingscliff High School
Cudgen 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 Kingscliff.
- What is the Kingscliff postcode?
- Kingscliff is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Kingscliff?
- Kingscliff is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kingscliff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Kingscliff?
- There are 20 schools serving Kingscliff on this page, including Kingscliff Public School, Kingscliff High School, St Anthony's Primary School.
- How walkable is Kingscliff?
- Kingscliff has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kingscliff?
- Kingscliff is close to Casuarina, Chinderah, Cudgen, Kings Forest, Banora Point.
- What is the population of Kingscliff?
- The population of Kingscliff is approximately 8,355 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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