Median house price
$1.95M
+6.3% change
NSW · Tweed Council
Chinderah, 2487
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,723
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.3%
Median age
62
Median income
$719/wk
Employment rate
31.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,950,000
Languages at home
2.4%non-English
Most common: French, Hindi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Chinderah is a quieter smaller community in Tweed Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. It is a long way from Sydney, so life orients around regional towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees.
Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Versus similar metro suburbs, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Chinderah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$885/wk
Houses $1,150 · Units $780
Population (ERP)
1,723
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#77
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
41st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 40.4/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3673rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1118th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #77 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #675 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $780
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,150
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $885
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 125
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,950,000
- Median price change
- +6.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,723(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +5.3% over 5 years · 70th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +5.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +86
- Growth rank in NSW
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,900), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,639
- Median age
- 62
- Median household income / week
- $719
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 863
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 31.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 381 / 10 / 5 (+ 416 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 102
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 47
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 63 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.7%
Most common offence types
- Fraud77
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment67
- Malicious Damage To Property87
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault75
- Steal From Motor Vehicle64
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
42 public transport stops in this suburb
- 140 Tweed Coast Rd
- Chinderah Bay Dr At Main St
- Chinderah Coach Stop
- Cudgen Rd Opp Duranbah Rd
- Tweed Coast Rd Opp 140
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 4 fast food · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 42 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 40/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.61
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.05
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.44
Food & drink(5)
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- FoodaryFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
Other(7)
- Melaleuca CrematoriumCrematorium
- Chinderah NorthboundParking
- Melaleuca CrematoriumParking
- Parking (3)
- AmpolPetrol station
- Ampol Chinderah NorthboundPetrol station
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Corowa ParkPark
- Jenner's Corner ParkPark
- Oxley ParkPark
- Turnock ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Tweed Valley Hospital (3.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 47
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 628 mm · ~78 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 240 mm · ~30 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 12 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development1 RIVER STREET CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Boat building and repair facility9293 TWEED VALLEY WAY CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah61 WOMMIN BAY ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
- Place of public worship; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure85 PHILLIP STREET CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 ANNE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Controlled access road; Transport InfrastructureTWEED COAST ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
- Subdivision68 WALSH STREET CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)12 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool45 WOMMIN BAY ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)38 OCEAN DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Highway service centre1 OZONE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25-33 ANNE LANE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Highway service centre; Service station1 OZONE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Under Assessment
September 2025
- Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot; Storage premises204-218 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development50 WOMMIN BAY ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mortuary18-20 NARU STREET CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industryNARU STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool45 WOMMIN BAY ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure130 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises14-18 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
October 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support10 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 RUTILE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
July 2024
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure220-228 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 RUTILE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Business identification sign1 OZONE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
June 2024
- Demolition12 NARU STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
May 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Commercial livestock grazingTWEED COAST ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2B ANNE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
2023· 9 proposals
October 2023
- Advertising and signage; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises14-18 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
September 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing128 TWEED COAST ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing134 CHINDERAH BAY DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
August 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development14 RUTILE STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Subdivision of land5 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
June 2023
- Signage; Place of public worship; Restaurant or cafe90 PHILLIP STREET CHINDERAH 2487Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development46 OCEAN DRIVE CHINDERAH 2487Determined
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Earthworks / change in levels52 WOMMIN BAY ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Other9 CHINDERAH ROAD CHINDERAH 2487Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
- Member of Parliament
- Justine ELLIOT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,814
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.0%Labor 60.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 4.8 km away).
Coalition 41.2%Labor 58.8%
1.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ChinderahLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Kingscliff SouthLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Banora Point SouthLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
- KingscliffLabor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)3.8 km away
- TerranoraLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Tweed Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.