South Golden Beach
NSW 2483 · Byron
887 (2021) → 947 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Golden Beach is a stable suburb in Byron, NSW 2483, about 638km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 54/100, and is right by the coast. South Golden Beach has an overall score of 47/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.61%), England (3.04%), Germany (1.92%), Japan (1.13%), USA (0.56%)
Top languages: Italian (1.13%), German (0.9%), French (0.79%), Portuguese (0.79%), Japan (0.56%)
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 1028 (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)
- Ocean Shores Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1047
- Brunswick Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1025
- The Pocket Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1055
- Crabbes Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1018
- Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1025
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.5kmICSEA 1032
- Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1006
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1014
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Golden Beach
Is South Golden Beach safe?
South Golden Beach has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 3,946 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Golden Beach?
In South Golden Beach, the median house price is $1.38M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $995.
How far is South Golden Beach from Sydney CBD?
South Golden Beach is about 637.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Golden Beach?
South Golden Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Golden Beach?
South Golden Beach has a transport score of 54/100.