Tweed Heads South

NSW 2486 • Rest of NSW

7,941
Population (2021)
$29,172
Median Income
8.30 km²
Area
2m
Elevation

About Tweed Heads South

Tweed Heads South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Tweed (Area) area. With a population of 7,941 and a median income of $29,172, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 8.30 km² at an elevation of 2m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Tweed Heads South provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
2486
Urban Area
Tweed Heads
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.20°, 153.54°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
8.30 km²
Elevation
2m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
52 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,615
Census 2021
7,941
4.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,752
Income 2021
$29,172
17.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,909
Born Overseas 1,539

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 446
  • 2. New Zealand 257
  • 3. India 116
  • 4. Philippines 96
  • 5. Scotland 59
  • 6. China 46
  • 7. Germany 41
  • 8. Thailand 35
  • 9. South Africa 28
  • 10. Netherlands 27
  • 11. United States 25
  • 12. Brazil 19
  • 13. Italy 19
  • 14. Malaysia 19
  • 15. Papua New Guinea 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,427
Australian 2,841
Irish 923
Scottish 876
Australian Aboriginal 523
German 357
Italian 174
Dutch 117
Filipino 115
Chinese 109

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,756
Both parents born in Australia
1,767
Both parents born overseas
918
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.9%
No Religion
37.0%
Buddhism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.8%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
332 (4.2%)
5-14 years
751 (9.5%)
15-19 years
374 (4.7%)
20-24 years
376 (4.7%)
25-34 years
771 (9.7%)
35-44 years
765 (9.6%)
45-54 years
831 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,037 (13.1%)
65-74 years
1,206 (15.2%)
75-84 years
978 (12.3%)
85+ years
514 (6.5%)

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