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Tweed Heads

121 km²

A far lower proportion of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed compared to the state average, marking Tweed Heads as a place where many residents rely on cars. The area has a significant First Nations population, which is among the largest for its level. This community is notably older than the national First Nations average, with a typical age of 27. Most people live within a short walk of public transport, though other essential services are harder to reach on foot.

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Tweed Heads has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with people here generally achieving higher Year 12 completion rates than the state and national figures. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure.

2,975 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

38.7% Year 12 Here 38.7% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

8.9% Unemployment Here 8.9% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$579 Median income Here $579 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,501 Household income Here $1,501 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

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While 88.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is far below the state average for walkability to health services and schools. With a score of 5.4, it is considered somewhat walkable, though only 61.8% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.

5.4 Walk score

5.0 Types ≤15 min