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South Golden Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

South Golden Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 802. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
802 Population 3/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,533 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$26,533 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$286,800 home value, $1,434/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population802
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,533
Per Capita$26,533
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$286,800
Rent$1,434
Ownership66.4%
Housing Units321

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population802
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-28.4980°, 153.5470°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,533
Median Age40.0 years

About South Golden Beach

South Golden Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

South Golden Beach has a population of 802 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

802
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
258.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

South Golden Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in South Golden Beach is $26,533, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,533 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $510, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: South Golden Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,533
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,533
Avg Weekly Wage$510

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in South Golden Beach is $286,800, 2% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,434 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 321 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,800
2% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,434
23% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.4%
Owner-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%
Housing Units321

Property Tax

Climate in South Golden Beach

South Golden Beach has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 21.2° / 28° 150.8
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.6° 233.9
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.9° 149.0
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 17.9° / 24.3° 137.7
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.2° / 21.5° 93.6
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 13.2° / 19.3° 175.4
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 12.5° / 19.1° 64.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.2° 81.7
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 15.3° / 22° 54.5
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.1° / 23.7° 60.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.3° 105.2
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.7° 119.8
South Golden Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area258.0 sq mi (668.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-28.4980°N, 153.5470°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.17"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 8.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in

South Golden Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and September the driest (2.2").

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Schools in South Golden Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ocean Shores Public School
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Radio Stations near South Golden Beach

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
rebel fm AAC 64 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in South Golden Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in South Golden Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brunswick Heads Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Kingscliff Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile)0.0

Farmers Markets in South Golden Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market
Kingscliff Market
New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market)
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Cafes in South Golden Beach

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mis Birdy

Breweries in South Golden Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near South Golden Beach

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Explore Near South Golden Beach

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Golden Beach

What is the population of South Golden Beach?

South Golden Beach has a population of 802 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is South Golden Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,533, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,800 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,434 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Golden Beach?

South Golden Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in South Golden Beach?

South Golden Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $510. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Golden Beach?

The median home value in South Golden Beach is $286,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,434. The homeownership rate is 66.4%.

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