Terranora at a glance
Population
3,365
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Terranora.
The postcode for Terranora is 2486 (NSW).
Terranora (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Terranora has roughly 3,365 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Terranora's population at 3,365, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,365
Median age
42
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
3,365
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
106
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Terranora.
Local schools for Terranora
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Government School Catchment
Terranora Public School
Banora Point High School
Centaur 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 Terranora.
- What is the Terranora postcode?
- Terranora is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Terranora?
- Terranora is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Terranora?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Terranora?
- There are 20 schools serving Terranora on this page, including Terranora Public School, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School, Banora Point High School.
- What suburbs are near Terranora?
- Terranora is close to Bungalora, Bilambil Heights, Bilambil, Banora Point, North Tumbulgum.
- What is the population of Terranora?
- The population of Terranora is approximately 3,365 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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