Byron Bay
NSW 2481 · Byron
6,330 (2021) → 6,637 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Byron Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Byron, NSW 2481, about 624km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.44M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Byron Bay has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.05%), New Zealand (2.54%), Brazil (1.75%), USA (1.61%), Germany (1.52%)
Top languages: Spanish (3.85%), French (1.71%), Portuguese (1.6%), Italian (1.52%), German (1.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 2025
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 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Byron Community Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1111
- St Finbarr's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1103
- Byron Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1064
- Byron Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1054
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1101
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1088
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Bay
Is Byron Bay safe?
Byron Bay has a residential safety score of 17/100, 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 22,070 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Byron Bay?
In Byron Bay, the median house price is $2.44M and the median unit price is $1.35M. Median weekly house rent is $1,000.
How far is Byron Bay from Sydney CBD?
Byron Bay is about 624.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Byron Bay?
Byron Bay has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Byron Bay?
Byron Bay has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.