NSW · Tweed Council
Cabarita Beach, 2488
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- Dog friendly
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Cabarita Beach is a residential smaller community in Tweed with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,875
- Dwelling vacancy
- 54.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 61
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,265
- Employment rate
- 45.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 13
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
- 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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +67.1%
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
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Tweed Coast Rd At Cypress Cres
- Tweed Coast Rd At Cypress Cres
- Tweed Coast Rd At 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).
16 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2-6 PANDANUS PARADE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)12A CYPRESS CRESCENT CABARITA BEACH 2488Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 Cypress Crescent Cabarita Beach NSW 2488Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 PALM AVENUE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
2024· 2 proposals
March 2024
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure2-6 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
January 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop2-6 PANDANUS PARADE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 CYPRESS CRESCENT CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Restaurant or cafe; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Shop; Neighbourhood shop36 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Recreational Uses; Entertainment facility; Food and drink premises; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises7 PANDANUS PARADE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
2022· 1 proposal
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development62 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to commercial development2-6 PANDANUS PARADE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
October 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development1 PALM AVENUE CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
- Other2-6 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
July 2021
- Residential flat building2-6 TWEED COAST ROAD CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing6 CYPRESS CRESCENT CABARITA BEACH 2488Determined
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
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Southern Cross Credit UnionBank
Unit 3 36 Tweed Coast Road
- The BurrowBar
Unit 1 36 Tweed Coast Road
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (3)
- Cabarita Beach CyclesBicycle
Unit 2 36 Tweed Coast Road
- Tweed Coast Rd at Cypress CresBus stop
- Tweed Coast Rd at Pandanus PdeBus stop
- Kartel EspressoCafe
Unit 2 16 Tweed Coast Road
- NectarCafe
Unit 3 34 Tweed Coast Road
- The Corner CollectiveClothes
Unit 3 16 Tweed Coast Road
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Norries Hill ParkPark
- Pandanus Parade ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Cabarita Beach Medical CentreTweed Coast Roaddoctor
- Coastal Dental CareTweed Coast Roaddentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- 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
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)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Cabarita Beachamenities7 Pandanus Parade, Cabarita Beachtoilets
- Cabarita Beach CyclesamenitiesUnit 2 36 Tweed Coast Roadbicycle
- Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Clubamenitiesrestaurant
- Dog Off Leash Areaamenitiesdog_park
- Kartel EspressoamenitiesUnit 2 16 Tweed Coast Roadcafe
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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