Byron Bay at a glance
Median house
$2,230,000
-0.6% year on year
Median unit
$1,388,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
6,330
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Byron Bay.
The postcode for Byron Bay is 2481 (NSW).
The median house price in Byron Bay is $2,230,000.
Byron Bay (2481) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $2,230,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Byron Bay has roughly 6,330 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Byron Bay scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Byron Bay's population at 6,330, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (53% family, 34% lone person).
Population
6,330
Median age
39
Family households
53%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,230,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $1,388,000, roughly 38% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $446,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -0.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,230,000
-0.6% over the past year. Median unit price $1,388,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$2,230,000
-0.6% annual growth
$1,388,000
42
Average days to sell
6,330
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.40% (median rent $600/wk against a $2,230,000 price tag). Units yield 2.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.40%
Based on $2,230,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.25%
Based on $1,388,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-0.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202655%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -0.6%/yr
2021
$2.3M
5-year change
-3%
2026
$2.2M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,397
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Byron Bay.
Local schools for Byron Bay
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Government School Catchment
Byron Bay Public School
Byron Bay High School
Bangalow Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Byron Bay.
- What is the median house price in Byron Bay?
- The median house price in Byron Bay, NSW 2481 is $2,230,000. The median unit price is $1,388,000. Annual growth is -0.6%.
- What is the Byron Bay postcode?
- Byron Bay is in the 2481 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Byron Bay?
- Byron Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2481, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Byron Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Byron Bay?
- There are 6 schools serving Byron Bay on this page, including Byron Bay Public School, Byron Community Primary School, St Finbarr's Primary School.
- How walkable is Byron Bay?
- Byron Bay has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Byron Bay?
- Byron Bay is close to Skinners Shoot, Hayters Hill, St Helena, Suffolk Park, Mcleods Shoot.
- What is the population of Byron Bay?
- The population of Byron Bay is approximately 6,330 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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