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Property Investment in Byron, NSW

40 suburbs in Byron council area · Population ~38,784 · 15,643 dwellings · 566 km²

Byron Council Average R-Score 72 / 100 — top suburb in Byron scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Byron99

Highest R-Score out of 40 suburbs in Byron

Byron council average72

Across 36 scored suburbs in Byron

Suburb medians in Byron range from $485,000 to $7,500,000.

3-year population movement: +5.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.1% of stock (~170 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (15%), Retail Trade (12%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,805,000

Across 40 suburbs in Byron (Sept 2026) · ~156 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.8%

Median asking rent ~$1500/wk · Vacancy 3.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Byron99/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Byron

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Byron (New South Wales).

Is Byron (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Byron (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 72/100 across 40 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Byron, the typical suburb median price is $1,805,000, median weekly rent is $1500/wk, gross rental yield is 3.8%, and vacancy sits at 3.9%.

Which suburbs in Byron have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Byron (NSW) are Binna Burra (99/100, median $1,704,000), Federal (99/100, median $2,335,000), Possum Creek (99/100, median $2,300,000), Mcleods Shoot (98/100, median $2,300,000), The Pocket (98/100, median $1,587,500). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Byron?

Across Byron (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,805,000, median asking rent is $1500/wk, and median gross yield is 3.8%, with homes averaging 156 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Byron include Huonbrook (7.5%), The Pocket (7.2%), Possum Creek (6.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Byron council area?

Byron is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 38,784, approximately 15,643 dwellings, covering 566 sq km.

What are the best streets in Byron (NSW)?

Every street across all 40 suburbs in Byron is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.