NSW · Byron Council
Montecollum, 2482
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Suburb profile
Montecollum is a residential smaller community in Byron with a familiar suburban feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,281
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 26
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,975
- Employment rate
- 45.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 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)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
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)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 67 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment58
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault48
- Steal From Motor Vehicle38
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
- 1123 Coolamon Scenic Dr
- 1123 Coolamon Scenic Dr
- Coolamon Scenic Dr Before Goonengerry Rd
- Coolamon Scenic Dr Opp Goonengerry Rd
- Coolamon Scenic Dr Opp Goonengerry 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).
14 planning-related records
2025· 3 proposals
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation510 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
May 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation510 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure461 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
2024· 2 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure506 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision510 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
2023· 1 proposal
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure461 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
2022· 3 proposals
September 2022
- Other45 MONET DRIVE MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
June 2022
- Other510 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Operational consent issued
January 2022
- Other45 MONET DRIVE MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
2021· 2 proposals
September 2021
- Shed506 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
April 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing461 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
2020· 3 proposals
September 2020
- Other506 GOONENGERRY ROAD MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
August 2020
- Subdivision of land45 MONET DRIVE MONTECOLLUM 2482Determined
February 2020
- Other45 MONET DRIVE MONTECOLLUM 2482Deferred Commencement
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Coolamon Scenic Dr opp Goonengerry RdBus stop
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)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
Recent changes
- Coolamon Scenic Dr opp Goonengerry Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime58
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime48
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime38
- 1123 Coolamon Scenic Drtransport
- 1123 Coolamon Scenic Drtransport
- Coolamon Scenic Dr Before Goonengerry Rdtransport
- Coolamon Scenic Dr Opp Goonengerry 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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