People & Lifestyle Byron Bay NSW 2481

What Kind of People Live in Byron Bay NSW 2481?

Diversity Levels in Byron Bay

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Byron Bay

34.3%

Richmond

22.1%

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Median age	39	Bottom 28%	2% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	1.8%	Top 43%	566% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	36.5%	Top 12%	52% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Byron Bay

Full Byron Bay Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Byron Bay

69.0%

Richmond

71.7%

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	9	Top 33%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	78	Bottom 42%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	84.0	Top 2%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	37.0	Top 46%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.3%	Top 6%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Byron Bay

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
% Religious	34.0%	Bottom 7%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	85.9%	Top 45%	3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	19.0%	Bottom 2%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Byron Bay

79.0

Richmond

70.5

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.1%	Top 29%	66% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.7	Bottom 28%	8% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	5.9%	Top 1%	32% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	22 km	Bottom 36%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	9.2%	Top 17%	3% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Byron Bay

80.0

Richmond

64.5

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	68%	Top 24%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	1	Top 41%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	57.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
No religion	66.1%	Top 7%	53% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	5.7%	Top 14%	209% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	60.0%	Top 4%	7% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	66.8%	Top 1%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.3%	Top 11%	114% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Byron Bay

90.0

Richmond

88.4

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Community Groups	8.0	Top 2%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	36.5%	Top 45%	16% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Byron Bay

Byron Bay School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Byron Bay

83.0

Richmond

73.1

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Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	55	Top 33%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	170	Top 37%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	464	Top 29%	12% to Dec 2020
Family households	53.3%	Bottom 17%	8% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.7%	Bottom 41%	2% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (64)

Name	Address
Plumbhill Pty Ltd	Unit 2/83 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
The Byron Bay Garden & Landscape Company	6/9 Sunrise Blvd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Gondwana Landscaping and Stone	Kingsley St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Off The Rails Creative Landscaping	5 Tristania Pl, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
C&C Kitchens & Bathrooms	12/4 Banksia Dr, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Health Services (66)

Name	Address
Byron Aged Care	Byron Aged Care, 1 Butler St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Buddha Gardens	1 Skinners Shoot Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Byron Ballina Home Modification & Maintenance Service	56 Centennial Cct, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Byron Bay	Shop 1/15 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Byron Bay Eyecare	6, Lawson St

Venues and Restaurants (43)

Name	Address
Betty's Burgers	2 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria	4/4 Bay Ln, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
OCA Organic Cuisine & Arts	1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Taco Joes Byron Bay	4 Bay Ln, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
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Education (9)

Name	Address
St Finbarr’s Catholic Primary School	1 Arakwal Ct, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Art & Wine Co. Byron Bay	1/13 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Byron Bay Driving School	47 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
SAE Institute Byron Bay	373/391 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Tourism (4)

Recreational Facilities (5)

Community Groups (9)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Australian Orthodox Home For The Aged	1 Butler St
Bay Centre Medical Clinic	6 Lawson St
Byron Aged Care	Byron Aged Care
Byron Aged Care Limited	1 Butler St
Byron Bay Surf Club