Tweed Shire Council
Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
7,941
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Tweed Heads South.
Tweed Heads South (2486) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
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.
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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
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
7,941
Median age: 52
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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 Tweed Heads South postcode?
- Tweed Heads South is in the 2486 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Tweed Heads South has approximately 7,941 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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