Casuarina Beach Area Profile
Casuarina Beach, established in 2001, is one of the Tweed Coast’s newest and most vibrant communities. Located just 15 km south of the Gold Coast and nestled between the charming towns of Cabarita and Kingscliff, this 3-square-kilometer haven offers the perfect blend of modern living and beachside serenity.
Affectionately dubbed “Pleasantville,” Casuarina’s quiet streets, friendly neighbors, and family-focused atmosphere create a storybook vibe. Picture kids playing in front yards, weekend driveway BBQs, and a true sense of community. With a population of over 2,678 residents (2016 census), the area initially attracted young families and retirees. Today, it’s also a magnet for professionals seeking a work-life balance, thanks to its proximity to the Gold Coast Airport and business hubs—just a breezy 15-minute drive away.
Casuarina’s pristine beaches are the heart of the community, drawing surfers, fishermen, and beach walkers alike. And on Australia Day? The beach cricket games are legendary! During peak summer months, lifeguards patrol the central beach, ensuring safe, family-friendly fun.
The recently developed retail precinct boasts a 2,500 sqm Coles supermarket, specialty stores, and parking for over 230 cars. This neighborhood hub is perfect for casual shopping and daily conveniences.
For fitness lovers, Casuarina doesn’t disappoint. It’s home to Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre, where elite surfers train, and the Movement Gym, offering everything from yoga and Pilates to boxing and weight training. This is a community that loves to stay active!
Some of our favourites eateries include…..
- Tucker – breakfast hotspot
- Cubby Bakehouse – breakfast with Tweed River views
- Farm & Co – organic fruit and veggies + coffee shop
- Spice Den – Asian spices
- Lolita’s Mexican Cantina – Viva Mexico!
- Jordy’s Pizza – awesome!
- Paper Daisy Restaurant located in the Halcyon House (Cabarita Beach)
- The Burrow Cabarita Beach – cocktails, music and more
- The Stunned Mullett – great fish and chips
- Nectar Juice House – fresh juices, food and coffee
- Fins Restaurant (Salt Village)
- Earth Beer Company – local beer!
- Take away options – Izabu, Thai In-fa
Adjacent to Casuarina is the “Salt Village” community. Like Casuarina, Salt is a newer development established around 2005, and the two communities are linked by a bike and walking path along the beachfront, which continues all the way into Kingscliff – a well tracked walk for residents! Salt Beach is a 1.2km stretch of pristine and uncrowded beach which is patrolled during spring and summer. Great for beach walks, fishing, surfing, or just relaxing. Salt Central Park, is the gathering area residents and visitors, and is situated between Peppers Salt Resort & Spa and Mantra on Salt Beach Central Park. The retail strip includes numerous restaurants, coffee shops and retail stores.
To its immediate south is Cabarita Beach, with its array of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, medical and dental clinic, a large Woolworths shopping precinct including essential amenity stores, SLSC and of course ‘The Beach Hotel’ (Local Pub). Patrolled swimming area is located directly in front of ‘The Beach Hotel’. Cabarita Beach has furthermore been complemented by the addition of Halcyon House – the Award-Winning Luxury 5 Star Hotel.
Just to the north of Casuarina and Salt you find the quaint but fast developing town of Kingscliff. Tourists will know Kingscliff for its old worldly beach town charm, with a bustling beachfront precinct offering numerous cafes, pubs, SLSC and retailers. Music lovers will know this as the home of the 1980s band members, The Sunnyboys. The ever-popular caravan park requires bookings at least 1 year in advance! Kingscliff also offers a strong commercial presence in the area, including solicitors, architects, library, banks, ambulance/emergency services, medical centres and TAFE.
For the outdoor and active types, check out the scuba trips to Cook Island, whale-watching tours, deep sea fishing charters and learn to surf schools.
With access to Byron Bay only 30 minutes south, Casuarina offers a great destination for day trips, with its plethora of watering holes and eateries. The nearby hinterland area including Mt Warning is approximately 30 minutes west with its famous climb. A visit to the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah is high on our list, if not for the love of art, certainly for the views from its cafe!
Tweed Coast Growth
The Tweed Coast is now considered a viable place for families to settle and a haven for investors:
- Vicinity to infrastructure – Shopping, Hospitals, Schools & Airport
- Lifestyle
- Patrolled Beach Areas and a safe community atmosphere
- Burgeoning cafe and restaurant culture
- Absence of high rise development
- Reasonable commute to Brisbane
- Strong holiday and permanent rental occupancy
Schools
- Bogangar Public School
- Cudgen Public School
- Duranbah Public School
- Kingscliff High School
- Pottsville Beach Public School
- St Ambrose Catholic School
- St Anthony’s Primary School
- Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School
- St James Primary School
- St Joseph’s College
- Pacific Coast Christian School
- Mt St Patrick Primary School
- Pippies Early Childhood Centre
- Cabarita Beach Child Care services
For all Suburb Statistics for Casuarina please click here