Tweed Heads
Situated on the far north coast of New South Wales, Tweed Heads lies on the Queensland border and marks the southern end of Gold Coast proper – the renowned chain of surf beaches that stretches north to Southport. Part of the booming lifestyle and investment region of Northern Rivers, Tweed is currently the largest-growing coastal area in New South Wales*. With its sub-tropical climate, relaxing coastal lifestyle and proximity to major metropolitan centres, the Tweed region is a popular destination for tourists and sea-changers. As a result of the tourist influx, the key growth industries in Tweed are primarily service-based, and the retail sector is the area's largest employer. The thriving Tweed economy benefits from the following major contributors:
- tourism
- health and community services
- education
- wholesale and retail trade
- government services
- building and construction
In addition to thriving industry, the Tweed area boasts 37 kilometres of natural coastline, scenic wetlands, national parks, a flourishing arts community and easy access to a diverse range of attractions.
Source: New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development 2007
- *Australian Bureau of Statistics 2007
Tweed Heads at a glance
- Population:
- 84,320*
- Location:
- 1 hour drive south of Brisbane; 80 minute flight north of Sydney
Facilities:
- 1 domestic/international airport (Coolangatta)
- 3 hospitals
- 3 universities (Southern Cross University, Bond University, Griffith University)
- 4 major shopping precincts
Key Events:
- Wintersun Rock ’n Roll Nostalgia Festival (June)
- Tweed Valley Banana Festival and Harvest Week (August)
- Speed on Tweed (September)
- Tweed River Festival (October)
- Tweed River Agricultural Festival (November)
