South Golden Beach at a glance
Median house
$1,387,500
+12.5% year on year
Median unit
$300,960
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).
The median house price in South Golden Beach is $1,387,500.
South Golden Beach (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $1,387,500, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +12.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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
Houses change hands at $1,387,500 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $300,960, roughly 78% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $278,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,387,500
+12.5% over the past year. Median unit price $300,960.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$509/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,387,500
+12.5% annual growth
$300,960
887
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.80% (median rent $480/wk against a $1,387,500 price tag). Units yield 8.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.80%
Based on $1,387,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.79%
Based on $300,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+12.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +12.5%/yr
2021
$770K
5-year change
+80%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ocean Shores Public School
Brunswick Heads Public School
The Pocket 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 South Golden Beach.
- What is the median house price in South Golden Beach?
- The median house price in South Golden Beach, NSW 2483 is $1,387,500. The median unit price is $300,960. Annual growth is +12.5%.
- 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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