Federal
NSW 2480 · Byron
784 (2021) → 859 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.
Federal is a moderate growth suburb in Byron, NSW 2480, about 618km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.74M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 13km inland. Federal has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 92/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.59%), New Zealand (2.3%), South Africa (1.91%), Germany (1.28%), USA (1.15%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.66%), French (1.4%), Japan (1.4%), German (1.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Eureka Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1083
- Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1046
- Goonengerry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1072
- Rosebank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1001
- Upper Coopers Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1018
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1088
- Clunes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1041
- Wilsons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 994
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 Federal
Is Federal safe?
Federal has a residential safety score of 92/100, 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 1,913 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Federal?
In Federal, the median house price is $1.74M. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Federal from Sydney CBD?
Federal is about 618.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Federal?
Federal has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Federal?
Federal has a transport score of 0/100.