NSW · Byron Council
Bangalow, 2479
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Bangalow is a regional centre in Byron that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by safety and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 2,752
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,097
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 74 of 990
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,170
- Employment rate
- 61.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 63 / 20 / 23
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,060
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 65
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 120 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -21.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Steal From Motor Vehicle14
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,088
- Bangalow Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bangalow Coach Stop
- Bangalow Public School, Byron St
- Byron St At Bangalow Public School
- Granuaille Rd At Keith St
- Station St Before Byron St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
395 planning-related records
2026· 19 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 CEDARVALE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool33 PARROT TREE PLACE BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation28 CLOVER HILL CIRCUIT BANGALOW 2479Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation9 VILLAGE EDGE COURT BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support19 CAMPBELL STREET BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Swimming poolU 17 111 FOWLERS LANE BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
April 2026
- Farm buildings; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses165 LISMORE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
- Demolition; Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development47A CEDARVALE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 226 FOWLERS LANE BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 LISMORE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 RAFTONS ROAD BANGALOW 2479Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise36-38 BYRON STREET BANGALOW 2479Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool4-6 GEORGE STREET BANGALOW 2479Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 PADDYS COURT BANGALOW 2479Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)17 CLOVER HILL CIRCUIT BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 RIFLE RANGE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1576 HINTERLAND WAY BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 RAFTONS ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Light industry5/6 BUGUM PLACE BANGALOWDeferred Commencement
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure84 DUDGEONS LANE BANGALOW 2479Deferred Commencement
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation139 POSSUM CREEK ROAD BANGALOW 2479Deferred Commencement
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development96 GRANUAILLE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision150 LISMORE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 RANKIN DRIVE BANGALOW 2479Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool48 PARROT TREE PLACE BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1472 HINTERLAND WAY BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool35 LESLIE STREET BANGALOW 2479Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure84 DUDGEONS LANE BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool3 226 FOWLERS LANE BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Demolition43 BYRON STREET BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support225 LISMORE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
July 2025
- Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 BYRON BAY ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 GRANUAILLE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39A GRANUAILLE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home51 CEDARVALE ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool31 PARROT TREE PLACE BANGALOW 2479Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 FERGUSON COURT BANGALOW 2479Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Farm stay accommodation100 POSSUM CREEK ROAD BANGALOW 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool19 CAMPBELL STREET BANGALOW 2479Determined
April 2025
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 BYRON STREET BANGALOW 2479Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
72 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- The Cellar BangalowAlcohol
43 Byron Street, Bangalow
- Antiques
- Bbq
- Bangalow Public School, Byron StBus stop
- Bangalow Rd at Robinson StBus stop
- Granuaille Rd at Satinash CresBus stop
- Lismore Rd at Granuaille RdBus stop
- Lismore Rd at Rifle Range RdBus stop
- Station St before Byron StBus stop
- Butcher
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Piccabeen ParkPark
- Rankin Drive ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bangalow Osteopathydoctor
- Bangalow Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 71.7/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 133rd in Australia
- State rank
- 52nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #2 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #4 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Abracadabraamenitiesgift
- Antiquesamenitiesantiques
- Bamboo Thai Foodamenitiesrestaurant
- Bang Burger Baramenitiesfast_food
- Bangalore Bread Co.amenitiescafe
- Bangalow General Storeamenitiesfuel
- Bangalow General Storeamenitiesgeneral
- Bangalow Hotel Dining Roomsamenitiesrestaurant
- Bangalow Laundromatamenitieslaundry
- Bangalow Marketsamenitiesmarketplace
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.