Byron Bay
NSW 2481 • Rest of NSW
About Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a celebrated coastal township on New South Wales' Far North Coast, situated within Byron Shire approximately 800 kilometres north of Sydney and 30 kilometres south of the Queensland border. With a population of around 6,330 residents spread across nearly 19 square kilometres, it remains one of Australia's most iconic beach destinations while also home to a vibrant permanent community. The median age of 39 reflects a mix of long-term locals, sea-changers, and an established creative class, and the median household income of $1,561 per week speaks to a town that balances its laid-back image with a thriving local economy.
Byron Bay is renowned for its beaches — most famously Main Beach and the lighthouse at Cape Byron, Australia's most easterly point — as well as a lively café and dining scene along Jonson Street. The town has a distinctly international flavour, with residents from Brazil, Germany, France, the United States, and across the globe drawn by the surf culture, yoga studios, and music festivals including the iconic Bluesfest. An unusually high proportion of residents identify with no religion (around 59%), reflecting the progressive, free-spirited cultural identity that sets Byron Bay apart from most Australian regional towns.
Byron Bay falls under postcode 2481 and is governed by Byron Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ballina electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths106 Jonson Street Byron Bay 2481 NSW
Schools
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Byron Bay High School ICSEA 10506685 8188 2 Arakwal Court
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Byron Bay Public School ICSEA 10676685 6557 17 Kingsley St
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53 Tennyson Street
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165 Bangalow Road
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Balraith Lane
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Byron Bay, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Byron Bay by offence type, year and trend.
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Housing 2021 Census
49 state housing + 69 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Compare Byron Bay With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 383
- 2. New Zealand 161
- 3. Brazil 111
- 4. United States 102
- 5. Germany 96
- 6. France 90
- 7. Italy 88
- 8. Japan 65
- 9. Canada 45
- 10. Netherlands 44
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)