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NSW · Tweed Council

Bogangar, 2488

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Updated

Desirability score

56.4/100
Good

Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Bogangar is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Life in Bogangar revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Coastal living here comes with genuine distance from the capital, a self-contained pace with the sea at its heart. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.

Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and parks and green space.

Population

Population
3,313
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,595
Dwelling vacancy
11.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
161 of 1,350
Median monthly mortgage
$1,898
Employment rate
60.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
91 / 320 / 104

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

Houses (January to March 2026)
$910

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
176
Against the person
53
Against property
70
Rate per 1,000 residents
53.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 63 residents
State safety percentile
29.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+54.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order23
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault16
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment29
  • Malicious Damage To Property20
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle10

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
1
Median school ICSEA
1,040
  • Bogangar Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

67 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Cabarita Rd At Sandalwood Dr
  • Rosewood Av At Poplar Av
  • Sandalwood Dr At Ti Tree Av
  • Tweed Coast Rd At Tamarind Av
  • Tweed Coast Rd Opp Pandanus Pde

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).

291 planning-related records

2026· 26 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation
    21 TWEED COAST ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    17 WILLOW AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    14 KURRAJONG AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    9 COOLEY STREET BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    12 HASTINGS ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    3 MAPLE AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    50 POINCIANA AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    6 RECREATION STREET BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    1 POPLAR AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    28 TAMARIND AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Minor building alterations (internal)
    19 TAMARIND AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Additional Information Requested

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    17 POPLAR AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2B ROSEWOOD AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    71 CABARITA ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    4A POPLAR AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    2 MAPLE AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    27 TALLOWOOD AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Additional Information Requested

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    5 GREVILLEA ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    48 TAMARIND AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    13 REEF WATER CIRCUIT BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Retail Premise
    25 TWEED COAST ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    4 KURRAJONG AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    10 POINCIANA AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined

  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    28 TOWNERS AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    51 TWEED COAST ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences
    18 HASTINGS ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Under Assessment
2025· 14 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    19 KAURI AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    71 TAMARIND AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    48 CABARITA ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    39 SANDALWOOD DRIVE BOGANGAR 2488Determined

  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    11 KURRAJONG AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    14 KANOOKA CRESCENT BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    28 BANKSIA AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined

  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    15 KANOOKA CRESCENT BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    24 KURRAJONG AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    121 HASTINGS ROAD BOGANGAR 2488Withdrawn

  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    38 OLEANDER AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool
    64 TAMARIND AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    20 CASSIDY CRESCENT BOGANGAR 2488Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    21 POINCIANA AVENUE BOGANGAR 2488Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

133 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    Unit 10 39-45 Tweed Coast Road

  • Salty GrapesAlcohol

    49 Tweed Coast Road

  • atmxATM
  • RediATMATM
  • Caba Bakehouse - Bakery PizzaBakery
  • Fuel BakehouseBakery

    Unit 11-12 39-45 Tweed Coast Road

  • Bbq
  • Globe NailsBeauty salon

    Unit 8A 39-45 Tweed Coast Road

  • Banksia Av at Cabarita RdBus stop
  • Banksia Av at Hastings RdBus 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

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barbara Rochester ReservePark
  • Cabarita Rd Park Pump StationPark
  • Cabarita Road Canal ParkPark
  • Grass Tree Circuit ParkPark
  • Hastings Road West ParkPark
  • Johansen ParkPark
  • Paulson Memorial ParkPark
  • Reef Water Circuit Big ParkPark
  • Reef Water Circuit Small ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Cabarita Beach ChemproTweed Coast Roadpharmacy
  • Coastal Therapiesdoctor
  • Pharmacypharmacy
  • Sullivan Nicolaides PathologyTweed Coast Roadlaboratory
  • The Earth labalternative
  • The Health Coveyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

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

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Beach Kids Early Learning & PreschoolHastings Roadkindergarten
  • Pippies Early Childhood CentreTallowood Avenuekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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)
10
Parks (OSM)
9

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
56.4/100 — Good
State standing
Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1212th in Australia
State rank
391st in NSW
Peer rank
#26 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#45 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Australia Post BogangaramenitiesUnit 1 47 Tweed Coast Roadpost_office
  • BWSamenitiesUnit 10 39-45 Tweed Coast Roadalcohol
  • Banksia Av at Cabarita Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Banksia Av at Hastings Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bare Bulk FoodsamenitiesUnit 2 39-45 Tweed Coast Roadspices
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq
  • Bogangar Newsagencyamenitiesnewsagent
  • Bogangar Public Schoolamenities123 Tweed Coast Way, Bogangarschool
  • Caba Bakehouse - Bakery Pizzaamenitiesbakery
  • Caba Bakehouse - Bakery Pizzaamenitiesfast_food

Data sources & freshness

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