Tweed Heads, NSW 2449
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $390/wk Median
- 28.6% Renters
Tweed Heads Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 20.6k
- Median age
- 49
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 663km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Tweed Heads Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Tweed Heads is a regional New South Wales community of 20,563 residents, with 28.6% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $390 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Tweed Heads Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Tweed Heads
Listing data is temporarily unavailable for Tweed Heads / We're working on it — in the meantime, set up an alert and we'll notify you as soon as it's back.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Tweed Heads
Real questions renters ask before moving to Tweed Heads.
Is Tweed Heads family-friendly for renters?
Tweed Heads has around 8 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $390/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Regional NSW.
How far is Tweed Heads from New South Wales's capital?
Tweed Heads is approximately 663km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 673-688 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Tweed Heads?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Tweed Heads is $390. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $390 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Not sure Tweed Heads is right for you?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll match you to your top three Regional NSW suburbs — by lifestyle, budget and commute.
Take the quiz →