Tweed Heads South, Australia

Full City Profile

1.7 /5.0

D Poor

8,210 Population 16/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$18,962 median income, 6.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

Tweed Heads South, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$18,962

75% below

$18,962 per capita

Home Value

$219,600

22% below

Median Rent

$1,098/mo

6% below

Unemployment

6.2%

72% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Tweed Heads South a Good Place to Live?

1.7 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tweed Heads South residents earn a median household income of $18,962 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,962. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 780 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tweed Heads South is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,098/month.

Climate & Weather

Tweed Heads South has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,210

Median Age52.0 yrs

Density16/mi²

Foreign Born19.4%

Economy

Median Income$18,962

Per Capita$18,962

Unemployment6.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$365

Housing

Home Value$219,600

Rent$1,098

Ownership67.7%

Housing Units3,284

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

19.4% of residents are foreign-born.