Byron Bay, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

6,330 Population 1/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,209 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

Byron Bay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,209

64% below

$27,209 per capita

Home Value

$338,000

20% above

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

45% above

Unemployment

5.6%

56% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

338 sunny days/yr

Is Byron Bay a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Byron Bay residents earn a median household income of $27,209 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,209. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 601 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Byron Bay is $338,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,690/month.

Climate & Weather

Byron Bay has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 338 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,330

Median Age39.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born29.9%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,209

Per Capita$27,209

Unemployment5.6%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$523

Housing

Home Value$338,000

Rent$1,690

Ownership57.9%

Housing Units2,532

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days338/yr

Rain38.8 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

29.9% of residents are foreign-born.