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 18/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2481 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Visitor / tourist hub. This suburb attracts significant visitor and tourist traffic. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident rates below may overstate the risk for people living here.
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
These totals are recorded by incident location and include offences involving the suburb's many visitors, 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 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 1087 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Finbarr's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1096
- Byron Community Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1094
- Byron Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
- Byron Bay High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1097
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1088
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
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · 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 Byron Bay
Is Byron Bay safe?
Byron Bay has a residential safety score of 18/100, 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 18,673 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 $1.39M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
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 1077 (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.