NSW · Byron Council
McLeods Shoot, 2479
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Suburb profile
McLeods Shoot is a residential smaller community in Byron with a familiar suburban feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,200
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 42
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Employment rate
- 57.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged 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
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- 56 St Helena Rd
- 56 St Helena Rd
- Hinterland Way At Browns Cres
- Hinterland Way At Browns Cres
- Hinterland Way At St Helena Rd
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).
30 planning-related records
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Subdivision93 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool95 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1681 HINTERLAND WAY MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision56 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1696 HINTERLAND WAY MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
May 2025
- Subdivision93 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
2024· 2 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development185 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Sculptures and artworks1680 Hinterland Way McLeods Shoot NSW 2479Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation349 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Deferred Commencement
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1681 HINTERLAND WAY MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
August 2023
- Subdivision of land56 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development1696 HINTERLAND WAY MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Operational consent issued
July 2023
- Other200 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing6 BROWNS CRESCENT MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
2022· 5 proposals
August 2022
- Other194 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
June 2022
- Shed68 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development30 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Change of use200 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Operational consent issued
January 2022
- Other194 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Withdrawn
2021· 8 proposals
September 2021
- Subdivision of land93 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
- Dwelling; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces200 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
August 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing200 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
- Dwelling1680 Hinterland Way McLeods ShootDetermined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing200 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development347 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
March 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development30 St Helena Drive Mcleods ShootDetermined
January 2021
- Dwelling1680 HINTERLAND WAY MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
2020· 3 proposals
November 2020
- Other80 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
July 2020
- Other194 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 2479Determined
February 2020
- Other80 ST HELENA ROAD MCLEODS SHOOT 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
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hinterland Way at St Helena RdBus stop
- Parking (2)
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
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
- Overlay applies
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Recent changes
- Hinterland Way at St Helena Rdamenitiesbus_stop
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- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime10
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime13
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime11
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime14
- 56 St Helena Rdtransport
- 56 St Helena Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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