Current Date And Time In Tweed Heads West, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
09:32:53 AEST
State: New South Wales
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 6,251
District: Tweed
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tweed Heads West in New South Wales, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Tweed Heads West.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Tweed Heads West from our regional database:
| State / Region | New South Wales |
| District | Tweed |
| Total Population | 6,251 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -28.1874° N |
| Center Longitude | 153.5228° E |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population Rank in New South Wales | #369 of 1529 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Banora Point | 2 | 3 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bilambil Heights | 3 | 5 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bilinga | 1 | 2 | 1 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Burleigh Heads | 7 | 12 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Burleigh Waters | 9 | 14 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chinderah | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Coolangatta | 1 | 2 | 1 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cudgen | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Currumbin | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Currumbin Waters | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Elanora | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Fingal Head | 3 | 4 | 2 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kingscliff | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Palm Beach | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tallebudgera | 6 | 10 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New South Wales (home state of Tweed Heads West), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Australian Capital Territory | 316 | 508 | 274 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Christmas Island | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cocos Islands | 899 | 1,447 | 781 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Coral Sea Islands | 745 | 1,199 | 647 | East (E) | ↑ |
| North Province | 1,321 | 2,127 | 1,148 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Northern Territory | 1,208 | 1,944 | 1,049 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Queensland | 624 | 1,005 | 542 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 1,598 | 2,571 | 1,387 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Sanma | 1,675 | 2,696 | 1,455 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| South Australia | 642 | 1,034 | 558 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tweed Heads West's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Papua New Guinea | 1,473 | 2,370 | 1,279 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Timor Leste | 1,251 | 2,013 | 1,086 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tweed Heads West. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New South Wales, Australia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Tweed Heads West (You) | New South Wales | 6,251 | — | — |
| Tweed Heads South | New South Wales | 8,210 | 1.9 | ESE |
| Coolangatta | Queensland | 8,245 | 2.3 | NNE |
| Bilinga | Queensland | 1,909 | 2.4 | NNW |
| Tweed Heads | New South Wales | 9,017 | 2.5 | ENE |
| Banora Point | New South Wales | 15,868 | 3.1 | SSE |
| Fingal Head | New South Wales | 665 | 4.5 | ESE |
| Tugun | Queensland | 6,951 | 4.7 | NNW |
| Bilambil Heights | New South Wales | 3,275 | 5.0 | SW |
| Terranora | New South Wales | 2,876 | 6.1 | SSW |
| Currumbin Waters | Queensland | 9,023 | 6.1 | NW |
How does Tweed Heads West rank within New South Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Tweed Heads West appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 5,557,233 |
| Newcastle | 508,437 |
| Central Coast | 346,596 |
| Wollongong | 280,153 |
| Maitland | 89,597 |
| Coffs Harbour | 78,759 |
| Blue Mountains | 78,121 |
| Pittwater | 63,482 |
| Port Macquarie | 51,965 |
| Blacktown | 46,942 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Byron Bay | 12,406.00 |
| Sydney | 12,144.60 |
| Blue Mountains | 1,436.00 |
| Gosford | 940.00 |
| Wollongong | 684.00 |
| Orange | 285.00 |
| Newcastle | 261.80 |
| Queanbeyan | 173.00 |
| Broken Hill | 170.00 |
| Port Macquarie | 64.80 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Haymarket | 23,967.50 |
| Elizabeth Bay | 17,566.67 |
| Potts Point | 17,382.86 |
| Zetland | 15,777.50 |
| Darlinghurst | 15,091.25 |
| Pyrmont | 13,549.00 |
| Surry Hills | 13,190.00 |
| Rushcutters Bay | 12,670.00 |
| Ultimo | 12,350.00 |
| Chippendale | 11,147.14 |
Gold Coast Airport IATA: OOL 3 km (2 mi) from Tweed Heads West |
Tweed Heads West sits inside New South Wales, Australia and ranks #369 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tweed Heads West and the countries closest to Tweed Heads West by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Tweed Heads West, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Tweed Heads West at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New South Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tweed Heads West — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Tweed Heads West table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New South Wales by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tweed Heads West and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Tweed Heads West map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Tweed Heads West will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Tweed Heads West to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Tweed Heads West. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Tweed Heads West ranks #369 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tweed Heads West is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.