Byron Bay

The area has become younger over the last decade, with the proportion of children under 15 falling to 13.5%, well below the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 18.0%.

People born overseas make up 28.1% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, the community is diverse, with 14.7% having Irish roots.

Language diversity is growing, and 13.9% of residents now use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still well below the New South Wales average.

Byron Bay is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 59.7% of people reporting no religion. This is a huge increase from 2011, when the figure was only 18.7%.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is well above the national average and reflects a trend toward higher education since 2011.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,750 a week. Weekly personal income has also risen by $294 since 2011 to reach $839.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 21.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 17.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national rate. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care has fallen since 2011.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 29.2% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. Households typically contain 2.4 people.

The rental market is very strong, with 37.4% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $620, which is far above the national figure. Many homes are smaller than usual, and the number of detached houses has fallen since 2011.

Working from home is very popular, with 25.6% of the workforce doing so, a figure well above the national average. Only 0.2% of people commute using public transport.

The population is highly transient, as nearly half of all residents (49.2%) moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased sharply to 29.4%.

While 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is far below the national average at 40.0%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services.

The area is very walkable, with a high density of amenities. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services, with 94.4% of homes near public transport.