NSW · 2487

Kingscliff

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kingscliff, NSW 2487.

Kingscliff, NSW 2487

About Kingscliff

Welcome to Kingscliff

Kingscliff sits on the far north coast of New South Wales, roughly midway between the Tweed River mouth and the Queensland border, about a 20-minute drive south of the Gold Coast's southern suburbs. It's a beach town first and foremost, built around a long stretch of patrolled coastline, a tidal creek and a laid-back village centre that has grown up rather than out over the past two decades.

The suburb has become a magnet for coastal downsizers, young families and Gold Coast escapees who want the beach lifestyle without the high-rise density just across the border. With a population of 8,355 and a median age of 47, Kingscliff reads as a settled, slightly older community, though the steady arrival of new housing estates on its western fringe is bringing younger buyers into the mix.

Lifestyle & dining

Kingscliff's town centre is compact and walkable, with Marine Parade and the surrounding streets home to a cluster of cafes, beachside pubs and casual restaurants that trade heavily on the town's fresh seafood and holiday-town pace. Weekends bring a steady flow of visitors down from the Gold Coast, but the daily rhythm remains unmistakably local, built around the beach, the surf club and the Kingscliff Farmers Market.

The town's beaches are the main drawing card, offering reliable surf breaks, a calm creek mouth for swimming with kids, and a coastal walking and cycling path that links Kingscliff to Cabarita Beach and Salt Village. It's a suburb where the day is generally planned around tides and sunsets rather than traffic.

Getting around

Kingscliff is well served by the Pacific Motorway, with on-ramps giving quick access north to the Gold Coast and Brisbane and south to Tweed Heads and Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport is a short drive away, making the suburb popular with fly-in-fly-out residents and holiday-home owners alike.

There's no train line through Kingscliff, so cars and buses do the heavy lifting locally, though the town's flat streets and dedicated paths mean bikes and e-scooters are a common way to get around for shorter trips to the beach, shops or Tweed Valley Hospital, which sits on the southern edge of town.

Schools & families

Families are well catered for locally, with Kingscliff Public School and St Anthony's Primary School covering the primary years and Kingscliff High School providing a public secondary option within the suburb itself. This local school offer, combined with the beach lifestyle, is a big part of the appeal for families relocating from Sydney, Melbourne or across the border from the Gold Coast.

Newer residential release areas toward Kings Forest and Cudgen are adding to the family footprint, with parks, childcare centres and sporting fields expanding alongside the housing.

Housing & architecture

The housing stock is a genuine mix, reflecting Kingscliff's growth from a modest beach town into a broader coastal centre. Current listings show 44% houses and 43% apartments or units, with townhouses (8%) and vacant land (5%) making up the balance, so buyers have a real choice between a classic Queenslander-style beach house, a low-rise apartment near the sand, or a newer townhouse on the town's edge.

Older beach shacks and mid-century houses sit within a few streets of newer multi-storey developments closer to the water, while the growth corridors toward Casuarina and Kings Forest are largely new-build, master-planned housing.

The property market

Kingscliff's median house price currently sits at $1.48 million, with units and apartments at a median of $843,000, prices that reflect its status as one of the Tweed Coast's most sought-after beachside addresses. House values have risen 5.4% recently, continuing a run of demand from both owner-occupiers and coastal investors.

Renters are looking at a median of $950 a week, a figure that underlines how tightly held rental stock is in a town where holiday letting competes with the permanent rental pool. Buyers priced out of Kingscliff itself often look to neighbouring Casuarina, Kings Forest or Cudgen for newer land and house-and-land packages at a lower entry point, while still trading on Kingscliff's beach and school catchment.

Parks & recreation

Beyond the beach, Kingscliff offers Jack Evans Boat Harbour-style waterways feel via its own creek and foreshore reserves, several well-equipped playgrounds, and sporting grounds used by local football, rugby league and surf lifesaving clubs. The shared coastal path running through town is popular for early-morning walks, runs and rides, and connects residents to Cabarita Beach to the south and Casuarina to the north without needing a car.

Market snapshot

Kingscliff property market

Median price ranks #1,985 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 48%
Type
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$1.48m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$950

per week

Gross rental yield

3.3%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$950k

Median

$1.48m

Premium

$2.54m

Days on market

43

Auction clearance

23%

Sold this year

71

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth -0.9% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Kingscliff by dwelling type.

House45%
Apartment / Unit42%
Townhouse8%
Land5%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Kingscliff, NSW 2487.

Population

8,355

residents (2021)

Median age

47

years

Household income

$1,575

median, per week

Median rent

$490

per week

Median mortgage

$2,200

per month

Mortgage / income

32%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Kingscliff

Government school catchment

Kingscliff Public School

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Kingscliff High School

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Independent & Catholic schools

St Anthony's Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Kingscliff

$1.67m

2/18 Olga Street

3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$895k

2210/9 Gunnamatta Avenue

apartment2 bd · 2 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.55m

15 Dawes Avenue

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$2.02m

5 Cronulla Court

house4 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$8.40m

25 Cylinders Drive

house5 bd · 6 ba · 10 car

Sold ~July 2026

$420k

189/9 Gunnamatta Avenue

apartment1 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$2.58m

26 Banzai Street

house3 bd · 3 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$615k

4204-05/9 Gunnamatta Avenue

apartment2 bd · 2 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Kingscliff suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Kingscliff?

The median unit price in Kingscliff, NSW is $843k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.0%.

How much is rent in Kingscliff?

The median weekly rent in Kingscliff is around $780 per week.

Is Kingscliff a good place to live?

Kingscliff is a coastal town 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Tweed Heads in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. Kingscliff is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 8,355 and 3 schools in the area.

What is the population of Kingscliff?

Kingscliff has a population of 8,355 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.

What schools are in Kingscliff?

There are 3 schools in or near Kingscliff, including Kingscliff Public School, St Anthony's Primary School and Kingscliff High School.

How long do homes take to sell in Kingscliff?

Properties in Kingscliff take around 55 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Kingscliff?

Entry-level properties in Kingscliff start around $560k, while premium homes reach $1.53m.

What suburbs are near Kingscliff?

Suburbs near Kingscliff include Casuarina, Kings Forest and Cudgen.

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Luxury Family Living in an Exclusive Kingscliff Location

56 Sailfish Way, Kingscliff NSW 2487
422503 m²
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Renovated Single Level Living Moments from Beach & Cafes

12/13 Beach Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
221120 m²
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StMate est. ~$2.38m

Elegant Family Living in a Blue-Chip Coastal Location

56 Nautilus Way, Kingscliff NSW 2487
522564 m²
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StMate est. ~$1.79m

Exceptional R3 Development Opportunity Dual Street Frontage Just One Door from the Beach

95 Kingscliff Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
421740 m²
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$1.2m–$1.3m
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Renovated Beachside Duplex with Private North Facing Backyard

1/13 Surf Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
32199 m²
PRD Real Estate Tweed Coast1 week ago
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$2.25m–$2.35m
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"Sunset"

7 Surf Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
531839 m²
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Modern Coastal Living with Reserve Frontage

320 Casuarina Way, Kingscliff NSW 2487
332719 m²
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$890,000
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Beachside Living in the Heart of Kingscliff

224/78-80 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487
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LJ Hooker Kingscliff4 weeks ago
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$1.55m
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Renovation Opportunity - Exceptional Potential in Prime Beachside Location

64 Sand Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487
322710 m²
LJ Hooker Kingscliff4 weeks ago
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$1.70m
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WHEN IT'S TIME TO INDULGE LOT 3 NOW AVAILABLE

3/4-8 Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff NSW 2487
465 m²
WITHERIFF GROUP - Kingscliff3 months ago
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BRAND NEW BEACHSIDE DUPLEX PERFECT FOR DOWNSIZERS & INVESTORS

1/57A Nautilus Way, Kingscliff NSW 2487
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Dual-Key Coastal Opportunity in Peppers Salt Resort - Lifestyle Meets Investment

2310-11/1-25 Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff NSW 2487
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LJ Hooker Kingscliff1 month ago
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