Median house price
$1.33M
+14% change
NSW · Tweed Council
Tweed Heads, 2485
Est. population · Jun 2025
9,307
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.8%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,138/wk
Employment rate
43.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,326,000
Languages at home
8.7%non-English
Most common: Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- National parks
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Tweed Heads is a regional established suburb in Tweed Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with schools and childcare nearby.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar regional towns.
At a glance
Tweed Heads snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$733/wk
Houses $820 · Units $660
Population (ERP)
9,307
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.1%
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
#22
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
93rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
31st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 58.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1206th in Australia
- State rank
- 353rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #22 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #54 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $733
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,326,000
- Median price change
- +14.3%
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
9,307(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +5.8% over 5 years · 60th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +5.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +72
- Change in 5 years
- +513
- Growth rank in NSW
- 60th 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 (~9,750), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,176
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,138
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 679 of 4,828
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 43.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,033 / 1,252 / 1,835 (+ 5 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,423
- Against the person
- 194
- Against property
- 474
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 152.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +7.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions487
- Malicious Damage To Property126
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault109
- Other Offences296
- Steal From Retail Store233
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 962
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 31th
School list
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 302 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Tweed Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 984 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 394 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Tweed Heads South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 882 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 142 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Tweed River High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 590 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
84 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ducat St At Caloola Dr
- Ducat St Opp Caloola Dr
- The Quarterdeck After The Jib
- The Quarterdeck Opp The Jib
- Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
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
375 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 pubs · 4 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 17 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 84 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 85 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.74
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.85
Food & drink(16)
- La De DaBakery
Unit 10 99 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- More Coffee PleaseCafe
- Get HookedFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- Parmy’s PizzeriaFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
105-109 Wharf Street
- SubwayFast food
- Ivory WatersidePub
156 Wharf Street
- Pub
- Be ThaiRestaurant
- Real Thai RestaurantRestaurant
Unit 16 101 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads
- Restaurant
- Selfish Fish N ChipsRestaurant
4 Wharf Street
- Supranee’s Pork CracklingRestaurant
- Thai Tanee CuisineRestaurant
Shopping(9)
- BP ConnectConvenience store
- Convenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
16-32 Wharf Street
- IGASupermarket
Unit 7 99 Kennedy Drive, Tweed Heads
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Community centre
- Tweed Heads Public LibraryLibrary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool
- Tweed Heads Public SchoolSchool
Tweed Heads
Health & services(6)
- Tweed SurgeryClinic
36 Wharf Street
- Tweed Day SurgeryHospital
38-44 Boyd Street
- Tweed HospitalHospital
Powell Street, Tweed Heads
- Gold Coast & Tweed Eye DoctorsMedical clinic
- ChemproPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(98)
- Bridge Club ParkPark
- Jack Chard ParkPark
- John Follent ParkPark
- Keith Curran ParkPark
- Park (7)
- Ray Pascoe ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- Sports centre
- Tweed Heads Bowls ClubSports centre
22-38 Florence Street, Tweed Heads
- Sports field
- Tweed Heads Croquet ClubSports field
- Swimming pool (79)
Entertainment(6)
- Razorback HillViewpoint
- Tom Beatson LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint (4)
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(71)
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- ATM
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (35)
- Coast CycleryBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Car
- Pickering Used Car Clearance CentreCar
139 Wharf Street
- Sharp Kia TweedCar
153 Wharf Street
- Tweed Coast NissanCar
- Bargain Car RentalsCar Rental
Unit 2 57 Ourimbah Road
- Crazy Clark's Car RentalCar Rental
169-171 Wharf Street
- HertzCar Rental
111 Wharf Street
- TargetDepartment Store
- Kirra DiveDive Centre
- Drinking water
- XForce Driver TrainingDriving School
98-102 Keith Compton Drive
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- AncoraEvents Venue
- Fitness Station
- Flowers, Tea & GiftsFlorist
- Garden (2)
- Halo Hair & Beauty SalonHairdresser
- Rachael's Hair StudioHairdresser
- The Boys Club BarbersHairdresser
- Toma AudioHifi
- Dolphins Harbourside HotelHotel
17-21 Wharf Street
- Information (3)
- Razorback - JoongurrabahInformation
- Shorebirds in Tweed ShireInformation
- Tweed Heads Visitor Information CentreInformation
- Tweed Heads LaundromatLaundry
- Tweed MallMall
- Ivory Waterside MarinaMarina
- Hawaii Remedial MassageMassage
- Balance MobilityMedical Supply
- Bayswater TweedMotel
129 Wharf Street
- Blue Pelican MotelMotel
115 Wharf Street
- Cook's Endeavour Motor InnMotel
26-28 Frances Street
- Las Vegas MotelMotel
123 Wharf Street
- Tweed Central MotelMotel
91-93 Wharf Street
- Tweed Harbour Motor InnMotel
135 Wharf Street
- EYE Optical StudioOptometrist
- Kennedy Drive Boat RampParking
- Parking (44)
- Parking Entrance (7)
- Parking Space (4)
- AstronPetrol station
61-63 Wharf Street
- BPPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
34 Wharf Street
- Strong + CourageousPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (18)
- Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Place of worship
- NSW Police ForcePolice
- Tweed Heads Police StationPolice
- Tweed Heads Police StationPolice
83 Wharf Street
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Return and EarnRecycling
65 Wharf Street
- Mantra Twin Towns CoolangattaResort
- Shelter (8)
- L.A HeelsShoes
- Shower (2)
- Kennedy Drive Boat RampSlipway
- Slipway (11)
- Healthy North CoastSocial Facility
- Manhattan ClubStripclub
- NuBare Laser Tattoo RemovalTattoo Removal
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (8)
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
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bridge Club ParkPark
- Carlin Family ParkPark
- Coral Street ParkPark
- Jack Chard ParkPark
- John Follent ParkPark
- Keith Curran ParkPark
- Lovers Rock ParkPark
- Ray Pascoe ParkPark
- Togo ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 17
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
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Church
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Tweed Day Surgery (0.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- ChemproPharmacy
- EYE Optical StudioOptometrist
- Gold Coast & Tweed Eye DoctorsDoctor
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Strong + CourageousPhysiotherapist
- Tweed Day SurgeryBoyd StreetHospital
- Tweed HospitalPowell StreetHospital
- Tweed SurgeryWharf StreetClinic
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)
- 258
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.7
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· 64 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support31 ADELAIDE STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 RECREATION STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport10 JALIBAH AVENUE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences79 THE QUARTERDECK TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool7 SECOND AVENUE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool16 KEITH COMPTON DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces15 KIATA PARADE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 Jalibah Avenue Tweed Heads 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)20 QUAYSIDE COURT TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty17 SANDPIPER AVENUE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool8 MCGREGOR CRESCENT TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
June 2026
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign; Retail Premise16-32 WHARF STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty27 SHEARWATER PARADE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)2 IVORY CRESCENT TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Specialised Retail Premises; Food and drink premise30 BAY STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)23 FLORENCE STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses25 STANLEY STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool112 CALOOLA DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool16 LEEWARD TERRACE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 CALOOLA DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)12 SANDPIPER AVENUE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation13 COMPASS WAY TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Demolition; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care95 DUCAT STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 8 DUCAT STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 DUCAT STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Supporting Development17 CALOOLA DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation78 CHARLES STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 BOUNDARY LANE TWEED HEADS 2485Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)28 CHARLES STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development17 SANDPIPER AVENUE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Supporting Development114 WHARF STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise101 KENNEDY DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool76 COMPANION WAY TWEED HEADS 2485Under Assessment
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry64-66 OURIMBAH ROAD TWEED HEADS 2485Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Fences75 KENNEDY DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 THE MAINBRACE TWEED HEADS 2485Determined
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Community facility56 RECREATION STREET TWEED HEADS 2485Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure8 COMPASS WAY TWEED HEADS 2485Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41 KENNEDY DRIVE TWEED HEADS 2485Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 THE JIB TWEED HEADS 2485Determined
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 5.1 km away).
Coalition 40.2%Labor 59.8%
0.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Tweed Heads CentralLabor 61.0% · Coalition 39.0% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Tweed HeadsLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Tweed Heads SouthLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Banora Point NorthLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- Tweed Heads WestLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)3.6 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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.