Tweed Heads
NSW 2485 • Rest of NSW
About Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads is a coastal town at the far north-eastern tip of New South Wales, situated at the mouth of the Tweed River directly on the Queensland border, approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane's CBD within the Tweed Local Government Area. With a population of around 9,176 and a median age of 55, Tweed Heads is one of the more mature-skewing communities on the east coast, with a large proportion of retirees and older residents drawn by its warm climate, waterfront lifestyle, and relatively affordable housing compared to the adjacent Gold Coast. The suburb sits at near sea level across a compact 3.76 square kilometres.
Tweed Heads is seamlessly connected to Coolangatta, Queensland, forming a twin-town at the state border where residents enjoy the best of both worlds — NSW tax thresholds and QLD proximity to the Gold Coast. The area offers beaches, the scenic Tweed River foreshore, a marina, and easy access to Coolangatta Airport. Local shopping centres, medical facilities, and clubs cater well to the permanent population, and the iconic Twin Towns Services Club is a longstanding community institution. Its sunny climate, relaxed pace, and coastal amenity make Tweed Heads a perennial favourite for sea-changers and retirees seeking a laid-back beachside lifestyle.
Tweed Heads falls under postcode 2485 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesTweed Heads Mall Shopping CentreCnr Pacific Highway & Frances Street Tweed heads 2485 NSW -
WoolworthsTweed Centro Shopping Centre, Cnr Wharf And Bay Street Tweed Heads 2485 NSW
Schools
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Doyle Drive
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Enid Street
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Tweed Heads Public School ICSEA 98407 5536 1351 Stuart 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 Tweed Heads by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tweed Heads Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tweed Heads" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
123 state housing + 37 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 460
- 2. New Zealand 340
- 3. Brazil 209
- 4. Philippines 88
- 5. Scotland 63
- 6. Germany 52
- 7. India 44
- 8. Japan 43
- 9. United States 43
- 10. China 38
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)