Suffolk Park
NSW 2481 · Byron
4,222 (2021) → 4,427 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.
Suffolk Park is a moderate growth suburb in Byron, NSW 2481, about 620km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.94M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Suffolk Park has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2481 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.16%), New Zealand (2.7%), USA (1.44%), Brazil (1.21%), Italy (1.21%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.89%), Italian (1.44%), Portuguese (1.28%), French (1.23%), German (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 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).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Byron Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1050
- St Finbarr's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1096
- Byron Community Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1094
- Byron Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1067
- Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1097
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1088
- Newrybar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1082
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
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Park
Is Suffolk Park safe?
Suffolk Park has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,127 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Suffolk Park?
In Suffolk Park, the median house price is $1.94M and the median unit price is $1.13M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Suffolk Park from Sydney CBD?
Suffolk Park is about 620.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Suffolk Park?
Suffolk Park has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.