Real Estate Byron Bay NSW 2481

Real Estate Market: Is Byron Bay NSW 2481 a Good Suburb to Buy Into?

Housing Market in Byron Bay

Key Byron Bay Metrics & Forecast to 2028

Sources: Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Capital Growth Forecast: Houses (2-Year Outlook)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Median yield for houses	Premium	Premium	Premium
Smart median rent: All houses	$1,140	Top 3%	225% to Dec 2025
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Housing Supply in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Real Estate Investor Report

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The higher the supply score the more supply is on the market, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, PLANNING ALERTS, BASIX and Microburbs, 2002 - 2031

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Development applications	880	Top 6%	to Jun 2025
Developments	9.7	Top 16%	Data for Jul 2023
Housing Stock Quality Indicator	87.8	Top 3%	Data for May 2023
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New Dwellings	83	Top 5%	40% to Dec 2020
Number of Subdivisions	4 lots	Bottom 34%	90% to Nov 2022
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Stock on Market	20	Top 4%	53% to Dec 2025

Housing Stock Quality in Byron Bay

The higher the score, the higher the quality of the houses and units.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, Property Listings, BASIX and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Houses	58.6%	Bottom 5%	4% to Jan 2021
Average bedrooms - all homes	2.3	Bottom 34%	4% to Jan 2021
NBN connection: fibreoptic cable to node	28.3%	Top 11%	Data for Jun 2023
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Development Restrictions in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Zoning Map

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The higher the score, the more easily density can be increased.
Sources: GEOSPATIAL, TORREN, ABS and Microburbs, 2011 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Total area	21.0 sq km	Top 35%	Data for Jan 2021
Average floor space ratio (zoning)	0.60	Bottom 39%	Data for Feb 2023
Environmental conservation area proportion	15.7%	Top 7%	Data for Jun 2023
Heritage sites	33	Top 5%	Data for Jun 2023
Residential density	989 sqm per resident	Bottom 44%	Data for Jan 2021

Risk in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Risk Report

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The higher the score, the more exposed households are to financial stress.
Sources: ABS, Property Listings, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
% Owner Occupied	81.0%	Bottom 18%	1% to May 2023
% Rentals	19.0%	Top 18%	8% to May 2023
Housing Affordability Index	81	Top 1%	Data for Jun 2023
Median monthly mortgage	$1,910	Bottom 48%	8% to May 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Houses)	53	Bottom 1%	Data for Jun 2023
Rent Affordability Index (Units)	50	Bottom 1%	Data for Jun 2023
Mortgage as a percent of income	31.9%	Top 12%	16% to Jan 2021
Mortgaged Dwellings	20.5%	Bottom 8%	1% to May 2023

Housing Demand in Byron Bay

The higher the score, the more demand their is for housing in the area, both current and future.
Sources: ABS, TORREN, Property Listings and Microburbs, 1975 - 2030

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
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Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Future Population (SA2)	13800	Top 40%	49% to Dec 2041
Historical Population (SA3)	89900	Top 32%	25% to Dec 2023
Historical population growth	Premium	Premium	Premium
Population (LGA)	38700	Top 31%	31% to Dec 2030
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Unit Market in Byron Bay

Byron Bay Unit Investor Report

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Sources: Property Listings and Microburbs, 2002 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
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Smart median rent: All units	$880	Top 1%	228% to Dec 2025
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Unit to house ratio	49.7%	Bottom 22%	51% to Dec 2025

Median Unit Sale Prices by Street (21)

Date	Median sale value	Street
05 Dec 2025	$3,495,000	Banksia Dr
05 Dec 2025	$2,874,000	Bay St
05 Dec 2025	$1,647,000	Beachcomber Dr
05 Dec 2025	$1,769,000	Brigantine St
05 Dec 2025	$1,702,000	Broken Head Rd

Median House Rental Prices by Street (34)

Street	Date	Median rent (per week)
Evans St	05 Dec 2025	$1,231
Cooper St	05 Dec 2025	$1,263
Jacaranda Dr	05 Dec 2025	$629
Julian Rocks Dr	05 Dec 2025	$930
Keats St	05 Dec 2025	$1,368

Percent of Renters by Street (100)

Percent of Renters	Street
18.8%	Acacia St
35.0%	Bangalow Rd
23.0%	Banksia Dr
44.1%	Bay Ln
3.0%	Bay St

Median House Sale Prices by Street (38)

Street	Date	Median sale value
Bangalow Rd	05 Dec 2025	$2,287,000
Beachcomber Dr	05 Dec 2025	$3,160,000
Belongil Cr	05 Dec 2025	$1,565,000
Browning St	05 Dec 2025	$3,612,000
Burns St	05 Dec 2025	$5,598,000

Accommodation Options (108)

Headline	Place	Datetime
28 Degrees Byron Bay	12 Marvell St
A PERFECT STAY - Byron Blisshouse	23 Childe St
A Perfect Stay
Abelia House Bed And Breakfast	6/ 146 Old Bangalow Rd
Arcadia Guest House	48 Cowper St

Realtors (22)

LGA Details (1)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Local government area	Byron

Businesses (66)

Name	Address
HBI Australia	5/12-14 Tasman Way, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Belcon Constructions Byron Bay	8B Acacia St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Blaze Projects	Suite 3/13 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
North Australian Contracting (NSW) Pty Ltd	130 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
Ben Webber Constructions	16 MacKay St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

Turnover Rate by Street (100)

Turnover rate	Street	Turnover Label	Turnover Years	Year
99.1%	Cooper St	high turnover	Every 10.1 years (high turnover)	2025
80.7%	Lawson St	average turnover	Every 12.4 years (average turnover)	2025
84.6%	Shirley St	high turnover	Every 11.8 years (high turnover)	2025
62.2%	Lighthouse Rd	quite tightly held	Every 16.1 years (quite tightly held)	2025
93.6%	Bangalow Rd	high turnover	Every 10.7 years (high turnover)	2025

Planning Applications: Other (36)

Headline	Place	Date
Liquor licence transfer - with licensee consent - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority SR0001474626	Unit 4 84 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481	04 Dec 2025
Change liquor licence condition - by licensee - on premises - NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority 1-9629735932	33-35 Childe St, Byron Bay NSW 2481	08 Nov 2025
Amended DA: Formalisation of works undertaken without consent, and alterations and additions to existing restaurant and commercial premises involving two (2) restaurants, removal of seven (7) planted trees being six (6) small to medium sized Coast Banksia, and one (1) Bangalow Palm - Byron Shire Council 10.2025.32.1	111 Jonson St, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	07 Nov 2025
Amended DA: Formalisation of works undertaken without consent, and alterations and additions to existing restaurant and commercial premises involving two (2) restaurants, removal of seven (7) planted trees being six (6) small to medium sized Coast Banksia, and one (1) Bangalow Palm - Byron Shire Council 10.2025.32.1	111 Jonson St, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	07 Nov 2025
PCA - Dwelling with attached Garage & Swimming Pool - Byron Shire Council 11.2025.98.1	16 Palm Valley Drv, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	03 Nov 2025

Planning Applications: Dwellings (61)

Headline	Place	Date
Demolition of Dwelling House, Swimming Pool and Tree Removal and construction of New Dwelling House, Swimming Pool and Ancillary Works - Byron Shire Council 10.2025.466.1	4 Driftwood Ave, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	06 Nov 2025
PCA - Dwelling with attached Garage & Swimming Pool - Byron Shire Council 11.2025.98.1	16 Palm Valley Drv, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	03 Nov 2025
Demolition of Existing Swimming Pool and Store and Construction of New Swimming Pool and Pool Cabana - Byron Shire Council 10.2025.481.1	63 Kingsley St, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	03 Nov 2025
Modification to floor plan of approved alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house - Byron Shire Council 10.2023.382.5	44 Carlyle Ln, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	01 Nov 2025
PCA - Use of Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling House & Increase to Fence Height, With Upgrades for Bushfire & NCC Compliance as Required by Building Assessment Report - Byron Shire Council 11.2020.185.1	37 Beachcomber Drv, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	28 Oct 2025

Planning Applications: Industrial (3)

Headline	Place	Date
PCA - demolition of existing structure and the construction of 16 industrial units - Byron Shire Council 16.2025.2119.1	3-5 Boronia Pl, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	22 Oct 2025
PCA - Alterations and Additions to Existing Industrial Development including Construction of an Ancillary Caretakers Dwelling - Byron Shire Council 11.2023.496.1	15 Grevillea St, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	24 Sep 2025
Modification to Conditions of the Consent for the Approved Residential Business, Recreation and Industrial Subdivision (and Subdivision Works) to Reduce Stages 1 to 10 to 4 Stages - Byron Shire Council 10.2017.661.3	364 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay 2481 NSW	06 Aug 2025

Recently Sold Houses (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
87 Massinger St	Price Withheld	4.0	4.0	2.0	01 Dec 2025	On Market
87 Massinger St	Price Withheld	5.0	4.0	2.0	01 Dec 2025	On Market
43 Kingsley St	Price Withheld	4.0	3.0	2.0	28 Nov 2025	On Market
18a Childe St	Price Withheld	4.0	2.0	2.0	24 Nov 2025	On Market
24 Beachcomber Dr	$6,600,000	6.0	4.0	2.0	20 Nov 2025	On Market

Recent Rental Unit Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Date
Unit 34, 9 Easy St	$800	1.0	1.0	24 Nov 2025
Unit 34, 9 Easy St	$800	1.0	1.0	24 Nov 2025
Unit 34, 9 Easy St	$800	1.0	1.0	24 Nov 2025
Unit 34, 9 Easy St	$800	1.0	1.0	24 Nov 2025
Unit 34, 9 Easy St	$800	1.0	1.0	24 Nov 2025

Recent Rental House Listings (100)

Address	Rent (per week)	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date
73 Butler St	$2,200	7	4	2	02 Dec 2025
73 Butler St	$2,200	7	4	2	02 Dec 2025
73 Butler St	$2,200	7	4	2	02 Dec 2025
Unit 9, 1 Belongil Cr	$850	2	1	1	01 Dec 2025
Unit 9, 1 Belongil Cr	$850	2	1	1	01 Dec 2025

Recently Sold Units (100)

Address	Price	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Garage spaces	Date sold	Sale Type
Unit 9, 47-49 Shirley St	Price Withheld	1.0	1.0	1.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
Unit 9, 47-49 Shirley St	Price Withheld	1.0	1.0	1.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
Unit 9, 47-49 Shirley St	Price Withheld	1.0	1.0	1.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
Unit 9, 47-49 Shirley St	Price Withheld	1.0	1.0	1.0	02 Dec 2025	On Market
Unit 3, 68 Centennial Circuit	Price Withheld	1.0	1.0	2.0	26 Nov 2025	On Market

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