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Tweed Heads South, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Tweed Heads South is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,210. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South is a suburb located on the Tweed River in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Tweed Shire.
People
Economy
CHousing
FClimate
| Population | 8,210 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.1952°, 153.5396° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.4 inches (797 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,962 |
| Median Age | 52.0 years |
About Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,210. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tweed Heads South vs Australia Average
Income: Tweed Heads South vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,962 |
| 75% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,962 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $365 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 780 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $219,600 |
| 22% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,098 |
| 6% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Housing Units | 3,284 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tweed Heads South
Tweed Heads South has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1493 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.1952°N, 153.5396°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
Tweed Heads South has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.5") and September the driest (2.1").
Schools in Tweed Heads South
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweed Heads South Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Tweed River High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School | — | — | — | — |
| Tweed Heads South Public School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tweed Heads South
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay 93.9 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| rebel fm | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Rim FM 100.1 | community | MP3 64 kbps | |
| NimFM | alternative, talk | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tweed Heads South
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast War Museum | ||||
| Gold Coast Wax Museum | ||||
| Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Minjungbal Resource Museum | ||||
| Mudgeeraba Light Horse Museum | ||||
| Seafaring Museum | ||||
| Surf World | ||||
| Tweed Regional Museum | ||||
| Tweed River Historical Museum |
Libraries in Tweed Heads South
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Waters Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolangatta Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elanora Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingscliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Admin & Office of Research Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Multimedia Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Murwillumbah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nerang Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile) | 0.0 | |||||
| Robina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southport Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tweed Heads Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tweed Heads South
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Broadbeach Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Carrara Markets | |||||
| Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Currumbin Community Markets | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Kingscliff Market | |||||
| Miami Marketta | |||||
| Palm Beach Farmers' Market | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The 4217 | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| Uki Buttery Bazaar | |||||
| Uki Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Tweed Heads South
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tweed Heads South
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tweed Heads South
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tweed Heads South
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tweed Heads South
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tweed Heads South
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tweed Heads South
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tweed Heads South
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tweed Heads South
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tweed Heads South
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| Brisbane Archerfield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Dunwich Airport | SRR | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | — | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tweed Heads South
40 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Australian Skin Cancer Clinics | ||
| Benowa Family Medical Centre | ||
| Brickworks Medical Clinic | ||
| Broadbeach Waters Medical Centre | ||
| Bundall Medical Centre | ||
| Chirn Park Family Practice | ||
| Chistine Cnr Medical Centre | ||
| Christine Avenue Medical Centre | ||
| Diamond Bridge Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Clinic | ||
| Eastbrooke Family Medical Centre | ||
| Evendale Practice | ||
| Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic | ||
| Gold Coast Medical Precinct - Varsity Lakes | ||
| Gold Coast Office Park | ||
| Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic and Surgicentre | ||
| Leading Steps Paediatric Clinic | ||
| Mana Healthcare | ||
| Medical On Miami | ||
| Mermaid Central Medical Clinic | ||
| Mermaid Plaza Medical and Cosmetics | ||
| Merridown Family Surgery | ||
| Miami Family Medical Centre | ||
| Miami Village Medical Practice | ||
| My Doctors Clinic Surfers Paradise | ||
| My Green Medical | ||
| Myhealth Medical Centre Benowa | ||
| Optimal Health Chiropractic | ||
| Optimal Health Clinic | ||
| Portia Millar | ||
| Primary Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Bulk Billing Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Family Medical | ||
| Robina Lakes Medical Centre | ||
| Robina Village Medical Centre | ||
| Southport Day Hospital | ||
| The Cardiac Center | ||
| Vitality Unleashed Psychology | ||
| Worongary Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tweed Heads South
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Pionner Country |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South has a population of 8,210 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tweed Heads South expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,962, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Tweed Heads South?
Tweed Heads South enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches.
How is the job market in Tweed Heads South?
The unemployment rate in Tweed Heads South is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $365. There are 780 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tweed Heads South?
The median home value in Tweed Heads South is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 67.7%.