Byron Bay, NSW 2681
A small-town pace, well outside New South Wales's capital and all the better for it.
- Small-town feel
- $620/wk Median
- 36.8% Renters
Byron Bay Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.9k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $620
- To the CBD
- 620km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Byron Bay Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Byron Bay is a regional New South Wales community of 10,914 residents, with 36.8% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $620 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Byron Bay
Byron Bay Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Byron Bay Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Byron Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Byron Bay
Real questions renters ask before moving to Byron Bay.
How far is Byron Bay from New South Wales's capital?
Byron Bay is approximately 620km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 630-645 minutes.
Is Byron Bay walkable?
Byron Bay carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How much does it cost to rent in Byron Bay?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Byron Bay is $620. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $620 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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