Nestled in the Tweed River estuary, Banora Point occupies one of the most beautiful spots on the NSW east coast. Colonial settlers first arrived in the area around Banora Point to participate in the timber trade. Incredibly fertile, much of the land around Banora Point was heavily forested and by the early 1800s small logging camps were scattered throughout the area. As the region’s cedar forests were cleared farms - particularly dairy farms - became increasingly common. The area around Banora Point remained agricultural throughout the nineteenth century and it wasn’t until the twentieth century that Banora Point took shape. Today, Banora Point is an appealing suburb, dotted with parks and reserves. A relaxed, laidback suburb within easy reach of Tweed Heads, it offers residents the best of both worlds: in Banora Point, you have effortless access to services and amenities in the Tweed Heads CBD, along with the glorious beaches and bushland that characterise the Tweed Coast.

Banora Point has some fabulous places to eat and drink. El Ranchito is a genuine local haunt. Tucked away in a quiet street, this venue has been offering Mexican to appreciative diners for years. Tasty Indian and Bridge Pizza and Pasta are also proven favourites. If you feel like a change, Tweed Heads/Coolangatta - with its huge range of cafés and restaurants - is within easy reach of residents.

Residents of Banora Point have excellent access to shops. For most residents, Banora Point Shopping Centre is within walking distance and it houses both a Bi-lo and a Coles supermarket. Tweed Heads is just minutes away. It has one of the largest commercial and retail precincts in the region. The Tweed City Shopping Centre houses over 100 retail and speciality shops along with big national retailers such as Harvey Norman Shopping Complex and Bunnings Warehouse.

Banora Point is just a few minutes drive from Tweed Heads South and five minutes from the Tweed Heads CBD and Coolangatta. Surfside Buslines operate a number of bus routes which connect Banora Point to neighbouring suburbs, while the Gold Coast Translink Train Service provides connections to Gold Coast rail services.

Banora Point is a highly-sought after residential suburb offering a wide range of freestanding homes, most of which date from the 1980s. Typically, homes boast spacious living areas and offer three or more bedrooms. Most local homes sit on large, well tended blocks and the area is very popular with retirees and families.

Banora Point is a wonderful place to raise a family and it has excellent resources for children. Numerous services catering to under-fives operate locally, including Banora Gardens Little Angels Child Care Centre, Banora Point Bright Buttons Learning Centre, ABC Banora Point, ABC Banora Waters, Banora Point Early Learning Centre and Cherubs Child Care Centre. Similarly, several well-regarded schools educate local children. State Primary School and Centaur Primary School provide public education, while St James Catholic Primary School also serves local children. Banora Point High provides public secondary education, as does St Josephs College in nearby Tweed Heads. Access to tertiary education is very good; a TAFE campus is located in Kingscliff, about 10 minutes to the south, and also in Coolangatta, about 10 minutes to north.

Banora Point is often described as ‘lifestyle rich’ and this is reflected in the fantastic local amenities for sport and recreation. There is a range of nearby gyms along with facilities for lawn bowls, tennis and squash. The Chinderah indoor - outdoor sports centre offers a range of activities, as does Club Banora. Close to Banora Point, it houses all-weather tennis courts, lawn bowls greens, an Olympic swimming pool plus a children's leisure pool. It’s also home to an impeccably maintained 18 hole championship golf course. Of course, the beautiful Tweed Coast is just minutes away, offering some of the best places to fish, swim or surf on the east coast.