Carool
NSW 2486 • New South Wales
About Carool
Carool is a small rural township in the Tweed Shire of north-eastern New South Wales, nestled in the hinterland hills approximately 10 kilometres west of Tweed Heads near the Queensland border. With a 2021 census population of around 204 residents, the locality features acreage properties, hobby farms, and a strong sense of rural community within commuting distance of the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads. The median age of residents is above the national average, reflecting an established tree-change demographic drawn to the Tweed hinterland.
Carool offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with the convenience of the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads only 20–25 minutes away for shopping, employment, and services. The area is known for its fertile soils, subtropical scenery, and proximity to the beautiful Tweed Valley. Carool Public School serves local families, and the close-knit community retains the character of a traditional Tweed hinterland township. Gold Coast Airport is approximately 20 kilometres away, making domestic travel accessible.
Carool falls under postcode 2486 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 615 / Tweed Link — Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah 20–30 min
Commute to Tweed Heads
🛣️ Carool is a rural locality with limited bus services; a private vehicle is essential. Gold Coast CBD is approximately 35 min by car via the Pacific Motorway.
As a rural locality with acreage blocks, Carool has no meaningful walkability. A car is required for all daily needs, with the nearest shops in Tweed Heads West or Murwillumbah.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Doyle Drive
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Banora Point High School ICSEA 96507 5513 1960 2 Eucalyptus Drive
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Banora Point Public School ICSEA 99207 5524 1444 Pioneer Pde
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Centaur Public School ICSEA 97507 5524 9655 1 Eucalyptus Drive
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Bilambil Public School ICSEA 99707 5590 7210 418 Bilambil Road
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411 Carool Road
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Sunshine Avenue
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86 Mahers Lane
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Terranora Public School ICSEA 102307 5590 4146 650 Terranora Rd
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3a Acacia Street
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3a Acacia Street
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Caldera School ICSEA 93607 5524 3244 37 Corporation Circuit
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Tweed Heads South Public School ICSEA 88207 5524 3408 Heffron St
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Tweed River High School ICSEA 94007 5524 3007 4 Heffron Street
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 Carool by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Carool Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Carool" under Suburb