Banora Point
Suburbs around Banora Point: | ||
Bilambil Heights | Tweed Heads South | Tweed Heads South |
Bilambil Heights | Banora Point | Fingal Head |
Terranora | Chinderah | Fingal Head |
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]
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 a growing industrial estate and shopping precincts. 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
A number of well-known sporting clubs represent the local area, including Club Banora part of the Twin Towns Clubs & Resorts has Club Banora Golf Club, bowling greens, tennis courts and Snooker club South Tweed RLFC and Tweed Banora Colts Cricket Club,[3] who play home games at Dave Burns Field.
See also
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Banora Point (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "2016 Census QuickStats: Banora Point". www.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ https://tweedbanoracolts.com/
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