Tweed Heads South at a glance
Median house
$921,000
+15.1% year on year
Median unit
$665,000
Days on market
32
Average to sell
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
7,941
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Tweed Heads South.
The postcode for Tweed Heads South is 2486 (NSW).
The median house price in Tweed Heads South is $921,000.
Tweed Heads South (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $921,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +15.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Tweed Heads South has roughly 7,941 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 32 days, in line with the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tweed Heads South scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tweed Heads South's population at 7,941, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
7,941
Median age
52
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $921,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $665,000, roughly 28% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+15.1%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 32, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $184,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Tweed Heads South on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 32, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +15.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$921,000
+15.1% over the past year. Median unit price $665,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$921,000
+15.1% annual growth
$665,000
32
Average days to sell
7,941
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.37% (median rent $420/wk against a $921,000 price tag). Units yield 3.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 +15.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.37%
Based on $921,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.05%
Based on $665,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+15.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202432 days
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 +15.1%/yr
2021
$456K
5-year change
+102%
2026
$921K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,539
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.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tweed Heads South.
Local schools for Tweed Heads South
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Government School Catchment
Tweed Heads South Public School
Tweed River High School
Caldera 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 Tweed Heads South.
- What is the median house price in Tweed Heads South?
- The median house price in Tweed Heads South, NSW 2486 is $921,000. The median unit price is $665,000. Annual growth is +15.1%.
- What is the Tweed Heads South postcode?
- Tweed Heads South is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Tweed Heads South?
- Tweed Heads South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2486, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tweed Heads South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Tweed Heads South?
- There are 20 schools serving Tweed Heads South on this page, including Tweed Heads South Public School, Tweed River High School, Caldera School.
- How walkable is Tweed Heads South?
- Tweed Heads South has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tweed Heads South?
- Tweed Heads South is close to Tweed Heads South Dc, Fingal Head, Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Tweed Heads West.
- What is the population of Tweed Heads South?
- The population of Tweed Heads South is approximately 7,941 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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