NSW · Tweed Council
Banora Point, NSW, 2486
Desirability index
72.8/100
How this score is calculated#123 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Banora Point is a mid-sized suburb in the Tweed area, home to around 16,460 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,296 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+13%), roughly 139.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $835 (flats $700, houses $950), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 16,460
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,268
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 382 of 6,914
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,871
- Employment rate
- 48.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 484 / 2,296 / 214
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $950
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $835
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 154
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,296
- Against the person
- 462
- Against property
- 1,110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 139.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +13.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order152
- Fraud142
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment133
- Malicious Damage To Property192
- Steal From Retail Store323
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 992
- Banora Point High SchoolSecondary
- Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary
- Centaur Public SchoolPrimary
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
209 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ash Dr After Oakland Pde
- Ash Dr Opp Oakland Pde
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand B
- Darlington Dr After Muirfield Pl
- Pioneer Pde Opp Banora Point Public School
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
456 planning-related records
2026· 54 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 ROSNAY COURT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Subdivision13 FIREWHEEL WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport2 11 TRALEE DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport15 CLIFFORD CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)100 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport90 GLEN AYR DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences48 ASH DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation11 36 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 KINTYRE CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool18 ELSIE STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CLIFFORD CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences1 41 CLONAKILTY CLOSE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Supporting Development8 WALTER CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support92 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool12 COMINAN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport26 SATINASH TERRACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport76 COMINAN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)55 ELSIE STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport1 14 CASUARINA DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)23 HIBISCUS PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development36 SUMMIT DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Fences; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation60 COVENT GARDENS WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure262 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah84 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 MIDSHIP COURT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)4 ADINA PLACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Stairway; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development7 JAMES COOK DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)51A LAURA STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah17 BIMBADEEN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure47 COVENT GARDENS WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport2 ALPINA PLACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool34 AMAROO DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool25 RIVERSDALE BOULEVARD BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 OAKLAND PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool86 AVONDALE DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure94A PIONEER PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 WESTRAY AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 FRANKLIN STREET BANORA POINT 2486Determined
2025· 68 proposals
68 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 60 proposals
60 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 82 proposals
82 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 91 proposals
91 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 97 proposals
97 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 4 proposals
4 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
59 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Amaroo Dr after Glen Ayr DrBus stop
- Amaroo Dr opp Glen Ayr DrBus stop
- Ash Dr after Darlington DrBus stop
- Ash Dr after Oakland PdeBus stop
- Ash Dr at Amaroo DrBus stop
- Ash Dr at Paperbark CtBus stop
- Ash Dr before Darlington DrBus stop
- Ash Dr opp Oakland PdeBus stop
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand ABus stop
- Banora Shopping Village, Darlington DrBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- George Beattie ParkPark
- George Ord ParkPark
- Wilson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Buttons Banora PointLeisure Drivechildcare
- Early Learning Centre Banora PointWoodlands Drivechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 72.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #123 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Ash Dr After Oakland Pdetransport
- Ash Dr Opp Oakland Pdetransport
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand Btransport
- Darlington Dr After Muirfield Pltransport
- Pioneer Pde Opp Banora Point Public Schooltransport
- Bright Buttons Banora PointchildcareLeisure Drivechildcare
- Early Learning Centre Banora PointchildcareWoodlands Drivechildcare
- George Beattie Parkgovernmentpark
- George Ord Parkgovernmentpark
- Wilson Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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