Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Tweed Heads South is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2486). The median sale price is $891k (+148% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $820/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.8%. It has a population of about 7,941 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $580,000 |
| 2022 | $677,500 |
| 2023 | $706,250 |
| 2024 | $757,500 |
| 2025 | $870,000 |
| 2026 | $891,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $470 |
| 3-bedroom | $825 |
| 4+ bed | $1,180 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (49% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 7,941
- Median age: 52
- Median weekly household income: $976
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 895 · 11th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 887 · 11th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Tweed Heads South
- Tweed River High School · Secondary School
- Tweed Heads South Public School · Primary School
- Caldera School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Minjungbal Dr opp Tweed City Shopping Centre (train), about 0.8 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Tweed Heads South?
The median sale price in Tweed Heads South NSW 2486 is $891,000, up 148% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Tweed Heads South?
The median weekly rent in Tweed Heads South (postcode 2486) is $820 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Tweed Heads South?
The estimated gross rental yield in Tweed Heads South is about 4.8%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Tweed Heads South?
Schools located in Tweed Heads South include Tweed River High School, Tweed Heads South Public School, Caldera School.
Nearby suburbs
- Banora Point 2486
- Tweed Heads 2485
- Tweed Heads West 2485
- Fingal Head 2487
- Terranora 2486
- Bilambil Heights 2486
- Bilambil 2486
- Chinderah 2487
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.