Byron Bay vs Hayters Hill
The verdict
Byron Bay rates higher for liveability (86 vs 27). Hayters Hill rates higher for education (83 vs 74). Byron Bay is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.5 km).
Scores
Byron BayHayters Hill
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 74 | 83 |
| Liveability | 86 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,330 | 40 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,561 | $2,749 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 55.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 52.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Byron Bay Moderate Growth · Hayters Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $1.35M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 616 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 585 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 506 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 22,070 | 2,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Byron Bay · Hayters Hill
Transport
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 46 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 74 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 43 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 624.0 km | 620.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Byron Bay | Hayters Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,330 | 40 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,637 | 44 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,032 | 46 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Byron Bay or Hayters Hill?
Byron Bay has the higher transport score (Byron Bay 64/100 vs Hayters Hill 46/100).
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