Banora Point facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banora PointNew South Wales |
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Barneys Point Bridge over the Tweed River, 2017
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 Banora Point
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2486 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Tweed Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Tweed | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Richmond | ||||||||||||||
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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.
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.
