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New South Wales · Postcode 2486
Banora Point postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 666 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Banora Point at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Banora Point vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Banora Point | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,268 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $440 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,871 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Banora Point (2486) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 666 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Tweed Valley statistical area. It is administered by Tweed.
According to the 2021 Census, Banora Point has a population of 16,460 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,268, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 847 (5.1% of residents).
Housing in Banora Point includes a median weekly rent of $440, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,871, with 6,535 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Banora Point scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Banora Point area, including St Joseph's College, Banora Point High School, Centaur Public School and others.
Banora Point is part of the Tweed Valley statistical area in New South Wales.
Banora Point details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2486 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 16,460 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,268/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $629/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,871 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1777/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,535 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 847 (5.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.223333 |
| Longitude | 153.538056 |
| Distance from Sydney | 666 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Tweed Valley |
| Local Government | Tweed |
| Federal Electorate | Richmond |
| State Electorate | Tweed |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,502 (15.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,649 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,088 (18.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,989 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 5,226 (31.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,427 (14.7%) |
| Asthma | 1,467 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,130 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 904 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 767 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 569 (3.5%) |
| Dementia | 266 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 346 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,592 (40.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,406 (37.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,090 (16.9%) |
Schools in Banora Point
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Banora Point. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.