Banora Point

Banora Point is a suburb located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Tweed Shire. Together with Tweed Heads South and Terranora it had a combined population of 27,368 in 2001, including 21,457 (78.4%) Australian-born persons and 525 (1.9%) indigenous persons. In the 2016 census, Banora Point had a population of 16,167.^[2]

Banora Point New South Wales
Barneys Point Bridge over the Tweed River, 2017
Banora Point
Coordinates	28°13′S 153°32′E
Population	16,460 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	2486
LGA(s)	Tweed Shire
State electorate(s)	Tweed
Federal division(s)	Richmond
Suburbs around Banora Point: Bilambil Heights Tweed Heads South Tweed Heads South Bilambil Heights Banora Point Fingal Head Terranora Chinderah Fingal Head

The eastern boundary is aligned with the Tweed River. There is a golf course in its centre and several islands along the river. The Pacific Motorway passes through the eastern parts. The town is largely suburban although it has also become a hub for small businesses with 3 local shopping villages. A number of schools, both public and Catholic, are also situated in the region. Demographically, families and retirees account for much of its growing population.

Education

• Banora Point Primary School
• Centaur Primary School
• St James Primary School
• Banora Point High School
• St Joseph's College

Sport and recreation

Club Banora is an RSL club. It is part of the Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts and includes Club Banora Golf Club bowling greens, tennis courts and Snooker club. There are also many public parks & reserves located in Banora Point.

See also

• New South Wales portal

• Banora Point High School