Byron Bay vs Suffolk Park
Suffolk Park (median $1,900,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Byron Bay ($2,500,000).
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Byron Bay and Suffolk Park side by side
| Measure | Byron Bay | Suffolk Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,500,000 | $1,900,000 |
| Median unit | $1,388,000 | $377,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -9.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $750/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,330 | 4,222 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1677 mm | 1651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- Suffolk Park is the lower entry point at $1,900,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Suffolk Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.56% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Suffolk Park has a heavier family-household mix (66% vs 53%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Byron Bay vs Suffolk Park: common questions
Is Byron Bay or Suffolk Park cheaper to buy in?
Suffolk Park has the lower median house price at $1,900,000, roughly 24% below Byron Bay ($2,500,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Byron Bay or Suffolk Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.56% in Suffolk Park vs 2.70% in Byron Bay. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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