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Cudgen

NSW 2487 • New South Wales

952
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralCoastalFamily-FriendlyQuietAffordable

About Cudgen

Cudgen is a small rural locality in New South Wales' Tweed Shire, positioned approximately 113 kilometres south of Brisbane and 14 kilometres south of Tweed Heads near the Queensland border. With a population of 952, the locality sits at an elevation of 32 metres in the lush subtropical hinterland fringe, surrounded by the coastal communities of Kingscliff and Casuarina. The Tweed Shire Council area is known for its relaxed Northern Rivers lifestyle and proximity to both the Gold Coast and Byron Bay regions.

Cudgen benefits from its proximity to the Tweed Coast, with Kingscliff's beaches, cafés, and village shops just minutes away and the M1 Pacific Motorway providing quick access north to the Gold Coast and south towards Byron Bay. The subtropical climate, growing community infrastructure, and access to excellent schools and services in the broader Tweed Shire make it appealing for families and lifestyle-seekers. With a moderate median household income, the locality attracts a mix of working families and those drawn to the relaxed coastal character of the Northern Rivers region.

Cudgen falls under postcode 2487 and is governed by the Tweed Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2487
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.28°, 153.55°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.22 km²
Population Density
93 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Cudgen for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.17M
23 sales · ▲ 57.6% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Tweed Transit Route 700/710 — Tweed Heads / Kingscliff / Coolangatta 10–25 min to Tweed Heads

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
113 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Robina station (~35km north) then Translink train to Brisbane (~1 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1–1.5 hr

🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway is the main route north to Brisbane and Gold Coast; Gold Coast CBD approx. 45 min

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily errands; Kingscliff's nearby village strip is the closest walkable amenity hub

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tweed Local Government Area, which contains Cudgen. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Tweed →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
952
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cudgen known for? +

Cudgen is known for its quiet rural character within the Tweed Shire, situated close to the popular coastal strip of Kingscliff and Casuarina Beach. The locality sits in the lush subtropical hinterland fringe of the Northern Rivers, near the NSW-Queensland border.

How far is Cudgen from Brisbane? +

Cudgen is approximately 113 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD, making it roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the M1 Pacific Motorway depending on traffic.

Does Cudgen have public transport? +

Cudgen is served by Tweed Transit bus routes connecting to Kingscliff, Tweed Heads, and Coolangatta. There is no rail service directly in Cudgen; the nearest train access is at Robina on the Gold Coast (approximately 35km north).

What is the population of Cudgen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cudgen has a population of 952, making it a small but growing locality within the Tweed Shire's expanding coastal corridor.

Is Cudgen a good place to live? +

Cudgen offers an affordable and relaxed lifestyle in the Northern Rivers region, with the beaches and village amenities of Kingscliff minutes away and easy access to the Gold Coast to the north. It suits families and lifestyle-seekers who want a quieter base close to the coast.

What is the postcode for Cudgen? +

The postcode for Cudgen, New South Wales is 2487.

What is the median house price in Cudgen? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,170,000, up 57.6% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Cudgen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cudgen is part of the Tweed LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.