Tweed Heads South, 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 Tweed Heads South, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Tweed Heads South |
| 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 | -28.198 |
| Longitude | 153.53547 |
| Population | 8,210 |
| Density | 716.4 /km² |
| Area | 11.5 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2486 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 668 km north-northeast |
Tweed Heads South is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,210. The locality covers an area of 11.5 km², giving a population density of about 716.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 668 km north-northeast of Sydney. Tweed Heads South is located at 28.1980°S, 153.5355°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2486.
Tweed Heads South rests on the southern bank of the Tweed River, a place where the estuary's gentle embrace meets the broader Pacific's restless energy. It lies 20.0 km south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 135°T), and is situated 3.0 km north of Banora Point. The landscape here is a soft mingling of gentle slopes and flatter alluvial plains, testament to the river's patient work over millennia, with pockets of remnant coastal scrub clinging to the higher ground. The air often carries a faint, sweet scent of salt and damp earth, particularly after a rain, and the light at dawn can paint the river's surface in hues of rose and pale gold. This is a place of quiet domesticity, where the suburban sprawl flows seamlessly into the verdant hinterland that rises inland, hinting at the ancient volcanic origins of the region.
The history of Tweed Heads South is intrinsically tied to the river that gives it its name, a vital artery for trade and sustenance long before European settlement. Its economy, while diversifying, still retains echoes of its past, with a lingering connection to the fishing fleets that once plied these waters and the agricultural pursuits that shaped the surrounding fertile lands. Today, tourism plays a significant role, drawing visitors to the natural beauty and the neighbouring coastal attractions, but the heart of Tweed Heads South beats with a steady, unhurried rhythm, a reflection of its enduring character as a residential hub and a gateway to the diverse attractions of the Tweed Shire. The iconic bridge that spans the river, a constant hum of traffic, serves as a tangible link between the past and the present, connecting communities and economies.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tweed Heads South, 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 Tweed Heads South, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Tweed Heads South 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 Tweed Heads South 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. |