Tweed Heads West at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
+10.0% year on year
Median unit
$269,280
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
6,176
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Tweed Heads West.
The postcode for Tweed Heads West is 2485 (NSW).
The median house price in Tweed Heads West is $1,150,000.
Tweed Heads West (2485) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $1,150,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Tweed Heads West has roughly 6,176 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tweed Heads West scores 20/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tweed Heads West's population at 6,176, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,176
Median age
47
Family households
59%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $269,280, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,150,000
+10.0% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,150,000
+10.0% annual growth
$269,280
6,176
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.72% (median rent $380/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 6.76% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 +10% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.72%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.76%
Based on $269,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+10.0%
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 +10.0%/yr
2021
$714K
5-year change
+61%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
360
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tweed Heads West.
Local schools for Tweed Heads West
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Government School Catchment
Coolangatta State School
Tweed Heads South Public School
Tweed River High 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Tweed Heads West?
- The median house price in Tweed Heads West, NSW 2485 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $269,280. Annual growth is +10.0%.
- What is the Tweed Heads West postcode?
- Tweed Heads West is in the 2485 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Tweed Heads West?
- Tweed Heads West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2485, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tweed Heads West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Tweed Heads West?
- There are 20 schools serving Tweed Heads West on this page, including Pacific Coast Christian School, Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian School, Pacific Hope Christian School.
- How walkable is Tweed Heads West?
- Tweed Heads West has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tweed Heads West?
- Tweed Heads West is close to Tweed Heads, Cobaki Lakes, Tweed Heads South, Bilambil Heights, Tweed Heads South Dc.
- What is the population of Tweed Heads West?
- The population of Tweed Heads West is approximately 6,176 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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