Byron Bay vs Suffolk Park
The verdict
Suffolk Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.44M in Byron Bay. Byron Bay rates higher for liveability (86 vs 44). On the separate residential safety score, Suffolk Park rates higher (85 vs 18/100 in Byron Bay).
Scores
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 61 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 74 | 76 |
| Liveability | 86 | 44 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,330 | 4,222 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,561 | $2,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.7% | 47.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.8% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.6 |
Growth: Byron Bay Moderate Growth · Suffolk Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $1.94M |
| Median unit price | $1.39M | $1.13M |
| House price YoY | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 85 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 600 | 95 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 585 | 118 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 506 | 237 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,673 | 3,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,077 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Byron Bay · Suffolk Park
Transport
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 110 m |
Liveability
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 74 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 43 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 624.0 km | 620.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Byron Bay | Suffolk Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,330 | 4,222 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,637 | 4,427 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,032 | 4,690 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Byron Bay or Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park has the higher residential safety score (Byron Bay 18/100 vs Suffolk Park 85/100).
Which is more affordable, Byron Bay or Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $2.44M.
Which has better public transport, Byron Bay or Suffolk Park?
Byron Bay and Suffolk Park have similar transport scores.
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