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Myocum

NSW 2481 · Byron

1,217 (2021)1,326 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)

37
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,217
Population
$2.15M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
68
Safety score
35
Transport score

Myocum is a stable suburb in Byron, NSW 2481, about 626km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.15M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 35/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Myocum has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

626.1 km
To Sydney CBD
6.0 km
To coast
$1,200/wk
Median rent (house)
4.8 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,217
Population
47
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Byron LGA population (est. 2025)38,633
Median household income (weekly)$1,505
vs NSW median-18.6%
Median taxable income (individual)$44,092/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -26%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2481 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher42.3%
Born in Australia62.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse402 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (5.09%), New Zealand (2.79%), USA (2.22%), Germany (1.81%), France (0.82%)

Top languages: German (1.56%), French (0.9%), Spanish (0.9%), Portuguese (0.33%), Filipino (0.33%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.15M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 13 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,200 / $800 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)140 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

68
Residential

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:

1
Break & enter dwelling82/100k
3
Steal from dwelling247/100k
5
Motor vehicle theft411/100k
2
Domestic assault164/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 29 (all categories, latest year)2,383 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

52

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

10
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (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)

  • Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1066
  • Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1019
  • Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1026
  • St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.2kmICSEA 1038
  • Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.2kmICSEA 1070
  • Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.3kmICSEA 1048
  • Goonengerry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1048
  • Brunswick Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1025
  • Wilsons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 1041
  • Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.9kmICSEA 1097

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

35
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMullumbimby Coach Stop (4.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.2% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.8%
Retail Trade
11.3%
Education & Training
10.5%
Construction
8.7%
Accommodation & Food Services
8.1%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachTyagarah Beach (6.8 km)
Nearest hospitalByron Central Hospital (6.7 km)
Nearest vet4.1 km
Nearest airportBallina/Byron (27.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

0

No data

No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate2.17%
Projected population 20411,335
Projected households 2041470

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Myocum

Is Myocum safe?

Myocum has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 2,383 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Myocum?

In Myocum, the median house price is $2.15M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.

How far is Myocum from Sydney CBD?

Myocum is about 626.1 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Myocum?

Myocum has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Myocum?

Myocum has a transport score of 35/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.