Tweed Heads West, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

6,251 Population 12/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$20,686 median income, 5.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Tweed Heads West, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,686

72% below

$20,686 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

Avg Temperature

69°F

344 sunny days/yr

Is Tweed Heads West a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Tweed Heads West residents earn a median household income of $20,686 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,686. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 594 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tweed Heads West is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Tweed Heads West 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

Population6,251

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density12/mi²

Foreign Born18.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,686

Per Capita$20,686

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$398

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership69.1%

Housing Units2,500

Climate

Avg Temp69°F

Sunny Days344/yr

Rain31.4 in/yr

Elevation10 ft

Did You Know?

18.8% of residents are foreign-born.