New Brighton at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
368
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about New Brighton.
The postcode for New Brighton is 2483 (NSW).
New Brighton (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
New Brighton has roughly 368 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.
New Brighton scores 8/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put New Brighton's population at 368, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
368
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
24%
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)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
368
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
28
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.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in New Brighton.
Local schools for New Brighton
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Government School Catchment
Brunswick Heads Public School
Ocean Shores Public School
Mullumbimby Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 New Brighton.
- What is the New Brighton postcode?
- New Brighton is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is New Brighton?
- New Brighton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in New Brighton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in New Brighton?
- There are 9 schools serving New Brighton on this page, including Brunswick Heads Public School, Ocean Shores Public School, Mullumbimby Public School.
- How walkable is New Brighton?
- New Brighton has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near New Brighton?
- New Brighton is close to Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach, Billinudgel, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby.
- What is the population of New Brighton?
- The population of New Brighton is approximately 368 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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