Fingal Head
NSW 2487 • New South Wales
About Fingal Head
Fingal Head is a small coastal village located in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, approximately 8 kilometres south of Coolangatta and 10 kilometres north of Murwillumbah. Perched on a headland at the mouth of the Tweed River, the suburb is renowned for its volcanic rock formations and the iconic Fingal Head Lighthouse. The 2021 census recorded around 1,200 residents in the broader Fingal Head locality, with a relatively mature demographic and high owner-occupancy rates of around 64%.
Fingal Head draws beach lovers, surfers, and nature enthusiasts with its pristine coastline, rock pools, and panoramic ocean views. The Fingal Head Lighthouse precinct is a popular tourist destination, and the nearby Dreamtime Beach is highly regarded for its natural beauty. A small local shopping strip caters to daily needs, while Coolangatta and Tweed Heads offer a fuller range of retail, dining, and entertainment options. The Gold Coast airport is just 15 minutes away, making the suburb convenient for frequent flyers.
Fingal Head falls under postcode 2487 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 600,Route 616 — Coolangatta / Tweed Heads Approx 20–25 min
- Route 620 — Murwillumbah Approx 25–30 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Gold Coast CBD is approximately 30 min by car. Coolangatta and Tweed Heads are the primary urban centres. Gold Coast Airport is approx 15 min by car.
A compact beachside village where local amenities and beaches are walkable, but most services require a car trip to Coolangatta or Tweed Heads.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cudgen Public School ICSEA 98411 Collier Street
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Duranbah Public School ICSEA 10586677 7221 105 Duranbah Rd
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Fingal Head Public School ICSEA 93407 5524 2315 100 Letitia Rd
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Kingscliff High School ICSEA 99102 6674 9777 33 Oxford St
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Kingscliff Public School ICSEA 10586674 1467 Orient Street
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02 6674 1368 23 Boomerang 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 Fingal Head by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Fingal Head Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Fingal Head" under Suburb