Banora Point, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Banora Point, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Banora Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.22441 |
| Longitude | 153.54117 |
| Population | 15,868 |
| Density | 1302.8 /km² |
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2486 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 666 km north-northeast |
Banora Point is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 15,868. The locality covers an area of 12.2 km², giving a population density of about 1302.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 666 km north-northeast of Sydney. Banora Point is located at 28.2244°S, 153.5412°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2486.
Banora Point unfurls across a gentle rise, a landscape painted in the muted greens of suburban lawns and the vibrant hues of flowering shrubs. It lies 22.5 km south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 139°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-east of Palm Beach. The air here carries a subtle, saline tang, a whisper from the nearby Pacific, mingling with the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. From its elevated vantage, Banora Point surveys the broad sweep of the Tweed River estuary, a shimmering ribbon that cradles mangroves and reflects the boundless blue of the Queensland sky. The terrain slopes downwards towards the water, a mosaic of residential streets, manicured parks, and pockets of native bushland where the call of unseen birds punctuates the quiet hum of everyday life.
The story of Banora Point is one of connection to the water and the land, a narrative shaped by the river's bounty and the fertile coastal plain. For generations, this area has been a place of sustenance and passage, its history intertwined with the traditional custodians of this country. More recently, Banora Point has become a vibrant hub within the Tweed Shire, its economy fuelled by the steady influx of families drawn to its accessible lifestyle and proximity to the Gold Coast’s amenities. Local businesses thrive on the steady footfall of residents, offering everything from fresh produce grown in the surrounding agricultural districts to services catering to a growing population. The distinctive silhouette of Mount Warning, a majestic ancient volcano, often frames the western horizon, a constant, brooding presence reminding all of the deep geological past that underpins this sun-drenched corner of New South Wales.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Banora Point, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Banora Point, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Banora Point includes the postcode (2486), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Banora Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |