Byron · 2481

Byron Bay, NSW

11.8%/yr capital growth, population +6.5% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier C
44Below trend
Median house
$2.50M
5y growth
11.8%/yr
Gross yield
1.3%
Vacancy
2.6%
Fully priced · supply easingMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)11.8%/yr
    100/100
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    65/100
  • Supply tightening+6.0% YoY
    20/100
  • Rental yield1.3%
    25/100
  • Rental demand2.6% vacancy
    35/100
  • Income growth+13.0% (5y)
    52/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordabilityabove cap
    0/100

Why this score

Byron Bay scores 44/100 (Below trend). The two strongest signals: 11.8%/yr capital growth over five years and 6.5% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: the median is 166% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Capital growth11.8%/yr
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (166% of cap)
  • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing

Nearest infrastructure

Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2625.9 km away

Approved · $2.4bn · completion 2031

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

Three NSW suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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