Tweed Shire Council

South Golden Beach

NSW2483

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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Day to day

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

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

887

Median age: 40

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

35

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft9 (25.7%)
Against justice procedures9 (25.7%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property4 (11.4%)
Assault3 (8.6%)

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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in South Golden Beach.

Local schools for South Golden Beach

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Ocean Shores Public School

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Brunswick Heads Public School

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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

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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.

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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