NSW2485· Pop. 15,349Tweed

TWEED HEADS WEST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$952,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-3.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for TWEED HEADS WEST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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TWEED HEADS WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$795/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.87%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$587k

2021

$675k

2022

$720k

2023

$830k

2024

$850k

2025

$990k

2026

$953k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

TWEED HEADS WEST is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,096/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.4%

63.6% owner-occupier

Median age

52.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

17.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.5%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

669.5 km

Regional

Days on market

44 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

30.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

16 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

25.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

41/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2485

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1069

Tweed Heads Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 984

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

94/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

9/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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