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Yelgun

NSW 2483 • New South Wales

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
6.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalAffordable

About Yelgun

Yelgun is a small rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, nestled in the Tweed shire approximately 20 kilometres north of Byron Bay and close to the Queensland border. With around 88 residents in just under 7 square kilometres, it is a tightly settled but sparsely populated hinterland hamlet. The area sits between the Pacific Highway and the Tweed hinterland ranges, offering a green, subtropical landscape typical of far-northern NSW. Yelgun is perhaps best known regionally as the location of the M1 Pacific Motorway rest stop that bears its name.

Life in Yelgun blends the laid-back Northern Rivers lifestyle with rural privacy, appealing to those who want to be close to Byron Bay and Tweed Heads without the tourist crowds. The locality's proximity to both coastal beaches and hinterland rainforests makes it popular with nature lovers, and the subtropical climate is mild year-round. Nearby towns including Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, and Murwillumbah provide shopping, dining, and community services. Yelgun attracts lifestyle-oriented residents, artists, and those pursuing sustainable or alternative ways of living.

Yelgun falls under postcode 2483 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2483
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.46°, 153.49°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.76 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach (Greyhound/Premier) — Byron Bay / Brisbane 20 min to Byron Bay

Commute to Byron Bay

Distance
20 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest station Murwillumbah (approx 25 km)
By Car (Peak)
~25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~20 min

🛣️ Pacific Highway runs through the area; car-dependent for local errands

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; car required for all shopping and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Yelgun by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Yelgun Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Yelgun" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yelgun in NSW? +

Yelgun is a small Northern Rivers locality in NSW, approximately 20 km north of Byron Bay and near the Queensland border in the Tweed shire.

What is Yelgun known for? +

Yelgun is best known for the M1 Pacific Motorway rest stop of the same name. It is a quiet rural hamlet popular with lifestyle-seekers in the Byron Bay hinterland.

What is the lifestyle like in Yelgun? +

Yelgun offers a relaxed, rural Northern Rivers lifestyle with subtropical landscapes, close to beaches and hinterland and within easy reach of Byron Bay's dining and arts scene.