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.

Banora Point New South Wales
Barneys Point Bridge over the Tweed River, 2017
Banora Point
Coordinates	28°13′S 153°32′E
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 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, who play home games at Dave Burns Field.

See also

• Banora Point High School