Average rent in Byron Bay, NSW — 2026

Byron Bay is part of the Byron council area and sits 620km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,914 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $620/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 37% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$620/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,914

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
620 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
62%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Byron

Renting in Byron Bay

Byron Bay is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $620/week, around 46% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 59% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (62%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 620km from Sydney, with a population of around 10,914 and a median age of 39. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Byron Bay?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Byron Bay, NSW was $620. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Byron Bay rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Byron Bay sat at $620 — 46% above the state average. The suburb is 620km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (62% separate houses, 8% flats here).
Which suburbs near Byron Bay have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Byron Bay's $620/week (ABS 2021) include Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. Newport - Bilgola, Sydenham - Tempe - St Peters, Balmain sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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