South Golden Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
887
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about South Golden Beach.
The postcode for South Golden Beach is 2483 (NSW).
South Golden Beach (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
South Golden Beach has roughly 887 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
South Golden Beach 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Golden Beach's population at 887, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
887
Median age
40
Family households
68%
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)
$509/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
887
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Golden Beach.
Local schools for South Golden Beach
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Government School Catchment
Ocean Shores Public School
Brunswick Heads Public School
The Pocket 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 South Golden Beach.
- What is the South Golden Beach postcode?
- South Golden Beach is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is South Golden Beach?
- South Golden Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Golden Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $509.
- What schools are in South Golden Beach?
- There are 8 schools serving South Golden Beach on this page, including Ocean Shores Public School, Brunswick Heads Public School, The Pocket Public School.
- How walkable is South Golden Beach?
- South Golden Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Golden Beach?
- South Golden Beach is close to Ocean Shores, New Brighton, Billinudgel, Wooyung, Yelgun.
- What is the population of South Golden Beach?
- The population of South Golden Beach is approximately 887 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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