Tweed · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A population growth rate of 3.9% in Tweed is a little below the New South Wales figure of 6.1%. Despite this slower pace than the state average, the area remains a significant hub with over 101,000 residents and a strong business presence.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Tweed — higher than 64% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
The area scores a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is larger than about 70% of similar areas. This standing is supported by residents having a similar level of education and job skills.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
6
Higher than 57% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
967
Higher than 61% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
Tweed is home to 101,044 people, making it larger than about 84% of similar areas. Since 2021, the population has grown by 3.9%, which is around the middle for its level.
101,044
Higher than 83% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
3.9%
Higher than 53% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
Economic activity is high with 9,130 businesses, a figure larger than about 84% of similar areas. This commercial strength is mirrored in the building sector, with 290 approved dwellings.
9,130
Higher than 82% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
290
Higher than 74% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Tweed [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA17550/tweed/topic/economy-advantage
