Bangalow
NSW 2479 · Byron
2,752 (2021) → 3,015 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bangalow is a moderate growth suburb in Byron, NSW 2479, about 618km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.69M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Bangalow has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2479 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.8%), New Zealand (2.83%), USA (0.98%), Germany (0.65%), South Africa (0.65%)
Top languages: Italian (0.62%), Spanish (0.62%), German (0.47%), French (0.33%), Japan (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newrybar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1082
- Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 1097
- Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1066
- Eureka Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1084
- Byron Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1050
- St Finbarr's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1096
- Fernleigh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 1032
- Byron Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1067
- Byron Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 9.9kmICSEA 1094
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bangalow
Is Bangalow safe?
Bangalow has a residential safety score of 80/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,653 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bangalow?
In Bangalow, the median house price is $1.69M and the median unit price is $1.07M. Median weekly house rent is $1,005.
How far is Bangalow from Sydney CBD?
Bangalow is about 617.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Bangalow?
Bangalow has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bangalow?
Bangalow has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.