Bogangar
NSW 2488 • Rest of NSW
About Bogangar
Bogangar is a relaxed coastal suburb in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 125 kilometres south of Brisbane and around 870 kilometres north of Sydney. The suburb, which adjoins the popular Cabarita Beach, is home to around 3,313 residents with a median age of 41, and is predominantly of Anglo-Celtic background. Median household income of $1,595 per week reflects the area's mix of established families, retirees, and lifestyle-motivated residents who have been drawn to the Far North Coast lifestyle.
Bogangar is centred around Cabarita Beach, one of the Tweed Coast's most picturesque stretches of sand, offering reliable surf, beachside walks, and a low-key village atmosphere. A Woolworths on Tweed Coast Road serves the immediate area's daily grocery needs, complementing the cafes and small businesses along the strip. The suburb is entirely car-dependent — the nearest rail service is on the Gold Coast, roughly 45 kilometres north — but the relaxed pace of life and natural beauty of the surrounding region make it a sought-after destination for sea-changers and holiday-home buyers.
Bogangar falls under postcode 2488 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach / Clarkes Coach Services — Tweed Heads / Gold Coast / Murwillumbah 30-60 min to Tweed Heads
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Pacific Motorway (M1) connects to Brisbane and Gold Coast; closest Gold Coast rail access ~45 km north
Almost all errands require a car; beachfront walk is enjoyable but services are spread out
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths39-45 Tweed Coast Rd Bogangar 2488 NSW
Schools
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Bogangar Public School ICSEA 104002 6676 2755 123-147 Tweed Coast Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bogangar by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bogangar Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bogangar" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
42 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 137
- 2. New Zealand 89
- 3. Philippines 19
- 4. Canada 15
- 5. Scotland 15
- 6. United States 15
- 7. South Africa 13
- 8. Thailand 11
- 9. Germany 9
- 10. Netherlands 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)