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Cudgen suburb profile

Cudgen is a semi-rural pocket on the Tweed Coast hinterland, positioned just inland from the coastal village of Kingscliff and the wider Tweed Heads area. The suburb is characterised by acreage blocks, hobby farms and low-density residential streets edged by farmland and native bush, so properties tend to appeal to families and people who want space and privacy. Life here leans on outdoor living, with easy access to beaches, coastal waterways and country roads for walking, riding and gardening, while shops, cafes and coastal amenities are a short trip away, giving a quiet rural feel that is still connected.

Cudgen property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Cudgen sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen strongly, up 14.2% over the last 12 months.

There were 2 houses sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 60 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Cudgen saw house rents average $1,250 a week, and house rents rose sharply, up 47.1% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
14.2%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
2N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
60N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$1250N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
47.1%N/A

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Cudgen demographics

Cudgen is a community of 952 people with a median age of 39 and a typical household income of $1,893 a week, about $98,436 a year.

Families make up most households: couple families with children are the largest group at 47.9%, while couple families without children account for 30.6%. One-parent families represent 20.0% of households and other families 1.5%. Combined, the two couple family types total 78.5%, or nearly four in five households.

Homes in Cudgen are predominantly owner-occupied, with 74.8% owned (37.6% owned outright and 37.2% owned with a mortgage) and 25.2% rented.

Suburbs near Cudgen

Some popular suburbs near Cudgen include:

  • Kingscliff: Coastal town centred on Kingscliff Beach, with surf and a relaxed beachfront strip.
  • Casuarina: Beachside suburb centred on Casuarina Beach, known for sand dunes and a quiet atmosphere.
  • Chinderah: Riverside village on the Tweed River, edged by wetlands and established homes.
  • Duranbah: Locality around Duranbah Beach, noted for its surf break and rocky headland.
  • Tralee: Semi-rural area in the Snowy Monaro region, surrounded by farmland and hills.

How does Cudgen compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Cudgen’s median house price is 88.9% higher than Tralee’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Cudgen have grown 7.1% higher than in Kingscliff.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Cudgen are selling 40.6% faster than in Chinderah.

Choose the right real estate agents in Cudgen

There are 9 real estate agents in Cudgen, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 73.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Cudgen typically range from 1.88% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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