NSW · Tweed Council
Tweed Heads South, NSW, 2486
Desirability index
80.3/100
How this score is calculated#88 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Tweed Heads South is a smaller suburban community in the Tweed area, home to around 7,941 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,296 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+13%), roughly 289.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $835 (flats $700, houses $950), 6 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 and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 7,941
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $976
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 257 of 3,682
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 42.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 287 / 1,068 / 510
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
- 289.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 17 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.9th (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
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 938
- Caldera SchoolSpecial
- Pacific Coast Christian SchoolCombined
- Pacific Gulgangali Jarjums Christian SchoolSpecial
- Pacific Hope Christian SchoolSpecial
- Tweed Heads South Public SchoolPrimary
- Tweed River High SchoolSecondary
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
113 public transport stops in this suburb
- Champagne Dr Opp Burgundy Ct
- Hillcrest Av At Marie St
- Minjungbal Dr At Water St
- Minjungbal Dr Opp Dry Dock Rd
- Port Dr After Botanical Cct
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).
281 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 MERLOT COURT TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Signage; Erection of a new structure; Environmental facilityDUFFY STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool54 CHAMPAGNE DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 7-9 PARRY STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 CONSTELLATION WAY TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- 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; Business identification sign1 MACHINERY DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
April 2026
- Subdivision30 PHILP PARADE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Light industry30 Enterprise Avenue, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486Under Assessment
- Subdivision24-28 CORPORATION CIRCUIT TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure41 BLUNDELL BOULEVARD TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)1 4 INDUSTRY DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport60 LORIKEET DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation40 LORIKEET DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool8 TUCANA CLOSE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)16 MERLOT COURT TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Business premises; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia149 MINJUNGBAL DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport11 OXLEY STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises121 MINJUNGBAL DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
2025· 45 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 SUNSHINE AVENUE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)14 BLUNDELL BOULEVARD TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport6 LAKEVIEW PARADE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Neighbourhood shop1 LORIKEET DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)35 SEAVIEW STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
November 2025
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station2 9 INDUSTRY DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool30 PHILP PARADE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)1 THE HERMITAGE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation42 PHILP PARADE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences6 ACACIA STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool6 FLORAL AVENUE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)9 HOLDEN STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport11 OXLEY STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign25 MINJUNGBAL DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 LLOYD STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation42 BLUNDELL BOULEVARD TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 FRASER DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation27 MEGAN STREET TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Light industry33-35 RIVENDELL ROAD TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation42 PHILP PARADE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Manufactured home32 FRASER DRIVE TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
- Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading27 CORPORATION CIRCUIT TWEED HEADS SOUTH 2486Determined
2024· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 49 proposals
49 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 54 proposals
54 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 63 proposals
63 proposals lodged in 2021. 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: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
99 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- First Choice LiquorAlcohol
- BedzBed
- 99 BikesBicycle
- Border BikesBicycle
- South Tweed SupercycleBicycle
- Dry Dock Rd after Holden StBus stop
- Dry Dock Rd at Sunshine AvBus stop
- Dry Dock Rd before Bangalow AvBus stop
- Dry Dock Rd opp Holden StBus 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
- Suter ParkPark
- Taranora Slipways ParkPark
- Tweed Heads Historic SiteNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Advanced Health & Chiropracticalternative
- Australian Skin Clinics - Tweed HeadsMinjungbal Driveclinic
- Bugalwena General Practiceclinic
- LivMotus Physiotherapy & Osteopathyphysiotherapist
- My FootDr Podiatrypodiatrist
- South Tweed Orthodonticsdentist
- The Well Collectivealternative
- Tweed District Dentaldentist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 80.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #88 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
- Champagne Dr Opp Burgundy Cttransport
- Hillcrest Av At Marie Sttransport
- Minjungbal Dr At Water Sttransport
- Minjungbal Dr Opp Dry Dock Rdtransport
- Port Dr After Botanical Ccttransport
- Advanced Health & Chiropractichealthalternative
- Australian Skin Clinics - Tweed HeadshealthMinjungbal Driveclinic
- Bugalwena General Practicehealthclinic
- LivMotus Physiotherapy & Osteopathyhealthphysiotherapist
- My FootDr Podiatryhealthpodiatrist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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