NSW · Tweed Council
Banora Point, 2486
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Banora Point is a practical established suburb in Tweed, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with education options woven into the neighbourhood. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 16,460
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,268
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 382 of 6,914
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,871
- Employment rate
- 48.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 484 / 2,296 / 214
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $950
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $835
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 154
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,151
- Against the person
- 232
- Against property
- 556
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order152
- Fraud142
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment133
- Malicious Damage To Property192
- Steal From Retail Store323
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 992
- Banora Point High SchoolSecondary
- Banora Point Public SchoolPrimary
- Centaur Public SchoolPrimary
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's CollegeSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
209 public transport stops in this suburb
- Ash Dr After Oakland Pde
- Ash Dr Opp Oakland Pde
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand B
- Darlington Dr After Muirfield Pl
- Pioneer Pde Opp Banora Point Public School
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
456 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool31 ROSNAY COURT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Subdivision13 FIREWHEEL WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport2 11 TRALEE DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport15 CLIFFORD CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)100 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport90 GLEN AYR DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences48 ASH DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation11 36 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 KINTYRE CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support6 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool18 ELSIE STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 CLIFFORD CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences1 41 CLONAKILTY CLOSE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Supporting Development8 WALTER CRESCENT BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support92 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool12 COMINAN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport26 SATINASH TERRACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport76 COMINAN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)55 ELSIE STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport1 14 CASUARINA DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)23 HIBISCUS PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development36 SUMMIT DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Fences; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation60 COVENT GARDENS WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure262 TERRANORA ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah84 OLD FERRY ROAD BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 MIDSHIP COURT BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)4 ADINA PLACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Stairway; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development7 JAMES COOK DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)51A LAURA STREET BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah17 BIMBADEEN AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure47 COVENT GARDENS WAY BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport2 ALPINA PLACE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool34 AMAROO DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool25 RIVERSDALE BOULEVARD BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 OAKLAND PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool86 AVONDALE DRIVE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure94A PIONEER PARADE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 WESTRAY AVENUE BANORA POINT 2486Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool53 FRANKLIN STREET BANORA POINT 2486Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
63 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Amaroo Dr after Glen Ayr DrBus stop
- Amaroo Dr opp Glen Ayr DrBus stop
- Ash Dr after Darlington DrBus stop
- Ash Dr after Oakland PdeBus stop
- Ash Dr at Amaroo DrBus stop
- Ash Dr at Paperbark CtBus stop
- Ash Dr before Darlington DrBus stop
- Ash Dr opp Oakland PdeBus stop
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand ABus stop
- Banora Shopping Village, Darlington DrBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- George Beattie ParkPark
- George Ord ParkPark
- Wilson ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bright Buttons Banora PointLeisure Drivechildcare
- Early Learning Centre Banora PointWoodlands Drivechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1720th in Australia
- State rank
- 548th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #31 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #382 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Amaroo Dr after Glen Ayr Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Amaroo Dr opp Glen Ayr Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr after Darlington Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr after Oakland Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr at Amaroo Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr at Paperbark Ctamenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr before Darlington Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Ash Dr opp Oakland Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Banora Point Public SchoolamenitiesBanora Pointschool
- Banora Point Public School, Pioneer Pde, Stand Aamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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