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Banora Point

NSW 2486 • Rest of NSW

16,460
Population (2021)
$32,708
Median Income
9.60 km²
Area
11m
Elevation
Coastal LivingBorder TownRetirement FriendlyAffordable

About Banora Point

Banora Point is a sprawling suburb on the Tweed Coast, where over 16,000 residents enjoy proximity to both Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast across the border. Originally planned as a golf-course community, it's grown into a substantial residential area with good amenities. The twin town shops precinct and proximity to Coolangatta Airport add convenience.

Local shopping centres handle daily needs, while the Gold Coast's extensive retail and entertainment is minutes away. The canal estates and waterfront properties attract retirees and sea-changers seeking relaxed coastal living. Banora Point attracts those wanting Tweed Coast lifestyle with Queensland accessibility—the best of both states in one affordable package.

Banora Point falls under postcode 2486 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2486
Urban Area
Tweed Heads
LGA
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.22°, 153.53°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
9.60 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    2Cnr Frasers Drive & Leisure Drive Banora Point 2486 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,871
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,167
Census 2021
16,460
▲ 1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,976
Income 2021
$32,708
▲ 16.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,139
Born Overseas 2,513

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 790
  • 2. New Zealand 434
  • 3. Philippines 128
  • 4. Scotland 102
  • 5. India 81
  • 6. South Africa 80
  • 7. Germany 68
  • 8. Netherlands 50
  • 9. China 49
  • 10. Thailand 45
  • 11. United States 38
  • 12. Canada 34
  • 13. Italy 34
  • 14. Ireland 32
  • 15. Papua New Guinea 26

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,464
Australian 6,259
Irish 2,138
Scottish 1,973
Australian Aboriginal 775
German 684
Italian 462
Dutch 235
Filipino 177
New Zealander 177

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,553
Both parents born in Australia
2,982
Both parents born overseas
2,013
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.7%
No Religion
37.9%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
732 (4.4%)
5-14 years
1,770 (10.8%)
15-19 years
890 (5.4%)
20-24 years
759 (4.6%)
25-34 years
1,485 (9.0%)
35-44 years
1,603 (9.7%)
45-54 years
1,926 (11.7%)
55-64 years
2,063 (12.5%)
65-74 years
2,314 (14.1%)
75-84 years
1,976 (12.0%)
85+ years
936 (5.7%)

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