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Tweed Heads South
8 km²
A high density of transport links and parks shapes the layout of Tweed Heads South. This community is far older than the national average, with over a third of residents aged 65 or more. It is a place where many people live alone or in single-parent families, often in smaller homes. A notable 7.2% of the population is First Nations, which is well above the state figure.
Tweed Heads South's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The area is much older than most, with a typical resident aged 52 and 34.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.5%, which is well below the national figure.
While 19.4% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 86.6% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 7.4%, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.0%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.2% having completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $976, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 11.9% who need help with daily activities, among the highest proportions for this level.
The area has a strong connection to the military, with 4.6% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 572 residents. About 6.5% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the state average.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 37.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also very common at 22.5%.
Homes here are typically smaller, with 51.7% being separate houses—far below the national average. However, 42.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state figure.
Public transport access is excellent, with 95.1% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 11.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure that is a little above the national average.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 44.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 94% of homes near a park and a high number of public transport stops. However, access to health services is far below the state average.