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Byron Bay
NSWByron Bay is a growing suburb in NSW with 11,482 residents.
- SA2 code
- 112011240
- State
- NSW
Population
11,482
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+4.8%
3yr: +4.5% · 10yr: +14.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$620/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,748/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Byron Bay (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +4.5%5yr: +4.8%10yr: +14.6%Total: +24.2%
Population grew from 9,247 to 11,482 over 24 years, averaging 0.9% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.3%Predominantly detached houses (65.6%), mixed tenure (62% own or mortgage), built for families (42% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 66%
Townhouses 27%
2,435 houses997 townhouses282 apartments
Tenure
Owned 36%
Mortgage 25%
Renting 38%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
371 (9.8%)
2 bed
711 (18.8%)
3 bed
1,602 (42.3%)
4 bed
865 (22.8%)
5 bed
185 (4.9%)
6+ bed
53 (1.4%)