Piggabeen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
333
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Piggabeen.
The postcode for Piggabeen is 2486 (NSW).
Piggabeen (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Piggabeen has roughly 333 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Piggabeen 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, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Piggabeen's population at 333, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
333
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
11%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
333
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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 Piggabeen.
Local schools for Piggabeen
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Government School Catchment
Currumbin Valley State School
Bilambil Public School
Currumbin Community Special 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 Piggabeen.
- What is the Piggabeen postcode?
- Piggabeen is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Piggabeen?
- Piggabeen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Piggabeen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in Piggabeen?
- There are 20 schools serving Piggabeen on this page, including Currumbin Valley State School, Bilambil Public School, St Augustine's Parish Primary School.
- How walkable is Piggabeen?
- Piggabeen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Piggabeen?
- Piggabeen is close to Cobaki, Carool, Glengarrie, Bilambil, Bilambil Heights.
- What is the population of Piggabeen?
- The population of Piggabeen is approximately 333 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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