Tweed Shire Council

Piggabeen

NSW2486

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.

Side by side

Compare Piggabeen with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

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

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

333

Median age: 43

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Piggabeen?

A local agent who actually sells in Piggabeen will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Piggabeen?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Piggabeen, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Piggabeen?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Piggabeen

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

17

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (29.4%)
Assault3 (17.6%)
Malicious damage to property3 (17.6%)
Disorderly conduct2 (11.8%)
Other offences1 (5.9%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Piggabeen.

Local schools for Piggabeen

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Currumbin Valley State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Bilambil Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Currumbin Community Special School

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© 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)

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Piggabeen?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Piggabeen: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.