Byron Bay vs Skinners Shoot
The verdict
Byron Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $6.78M in Skinners Shoot. Byron Bay rates higher for liveability (86 vs 67). Skinners Shoot rates higher for education (85 vs 74). Byron Bay is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
Byron BaySkinners Shoot
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 65 |
| Transport | 64 | 46 |
| Education | 74 | 85 |
| Liveability | 86 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,330 | 130 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,561 | $1,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 58.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 56.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Byron Bay Moderate Growth · Skinners Shoot Moderate Growth
Property
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $6.78M |
| 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 | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8,462 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Skinners Shoot
Transport
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 624.0 km | 622.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Byron Bay | Skinners Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,330 | 130 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,637 | 142 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,032 | 151 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 2.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Byron Bay or Skinners Shoot?
Byron Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $6.78M.
Which has better public transport, Byron Bay or Skinners Shoot?
Byron Bay has the higher transport score (Byron Bay 64/100 vs Skinners Shoot 46/100).
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