Byron Bay NSW 2481 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Byron Bay is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2481). The median sale price is $1.7M (+208% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $950/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.9%. It has a population of about 6,330 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,750,000 |
| 2022 | $1,630,000 |
| 2023 | $1,650,000 |
| 2024 | $1,610,000 |
| 2025 | $1,517,500 |
| 2026 | $1,700,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $560 |
| 2-bedroom | $695 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,000 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly apartment (45% of recorded sales).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 6,330
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $1,561
- Average household size: 2.3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1038 · 78th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1051 · 83th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Byron Bay
- Byron Bay High School · Secondary School
- Byron Bay Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Byron Bay Interchange (train), about 1.1 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Byron Bay?
The median sale price in Byron Bay NSW 2481 is $1,700,000, up 208% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Byron Bay?
The median weekly rent in Byron Bay (postcode 2481) is $950 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Byron Bay?
The estimated gross rental yield in Byron Bay is about 2.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Byron Bay?
Schools located in Byron Bay include Byron Bay High School, Byron Bay Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Ewingsdale 2481
- Suffolk Park 2481
- Broken Head 2481
- Coorabell 2479
- Bangalow 2479
- Myocum 2481
- Newrybar 2479
- Brunswick Heads 2483
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.