Byron

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, while the population of children under 15 has fallen slightly since 2011.

People born overseas make up 22% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 80.3% of residents speak only English, the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most areas and has risen since 2011. However, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A huge 59% of people here have no religion, which is among the highest rates in the country. This figure has risen by 21 percentage points since 2011, placing it far above the national level.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas and has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is higher than in most similar areas but a little below the national figure. There has been a significant increase in high earners, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 15 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and a lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care and housework levels are around the middle for similar areas.

First Nations residents in Byron are noticeably older and have a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to the rest of the country. Their typical household income is also a little above the national figure.

Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are more common than in most areas, while the number of people living alone has fallen slightly.

Rents are among the highest for this level of area, with a typical weekly cost of $520. While separate houses are very common, mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport to commute. However, working from home is much more common here than across Australia, at 26.5%.

Byron is a dynamic place with high mobility; 42.7% of people moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher share of the population than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is among the lowest for this level, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than most areas. Many residents work in health care, food services, or retail.

The region enjoys a high level of overall advantage and access to resources, ranking in the top 10% of areas. Population growth since 2021 has also been much higher than the state average.

Byron is much wetter than the rest of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,980mm. It also maintains minimum temperatures that are well above the state average.

Motor vehicle theft and drug offences are higher than in most areas, while burglary rates are lower. Overall, the crime rate has fallen by 23.2% over the last five years.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes lacking easy access to schools, parks, and health services within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average.