NSW · Byron Council
Myocum, 2481
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Myocum offers a slower smaller community life in Byron, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,217
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,505
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 466
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 52.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $785
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,200
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $990
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 127
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)
- 153
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 70
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 125.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions114
- Fraud133
- Malicious Damage To Property147
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault159
- Other Theft152
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
114 public transport stops in this suburb
- 276 The Manse Rd
- 822 Myocum Rd
- Mullumbimby Rd Opp Fruit Shop
- Myocum Rd Opp McAuleys Lane
- The Manse Rd After Kingsvale 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).
154 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)44 BENLORO LANE MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home939 MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure50 MYOCUM DOWNS DRIVE MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure257 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
March 2026
- Shed; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Tennis courts53 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)239 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure257 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)683 MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development388-388A TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia283 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Deferred Commencement
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure29 MYOCUM RIDGE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport55 FIG TREE LANE MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Subdivision20 BILIN ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool257 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool20 MYOCUM RIDGE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
April 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)683 MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
2024· 21 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision251 THE SADDLE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hours of operation and trading; Agriculture625A MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Deferred Commencement
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia332 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Deferred Commencement
September 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Landscaping material supply1178 MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tennis courts388A TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure343 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)62 KINGSVALE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
July 2024
- Subdivision20 BILIN ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Supporting Development388-388A TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure50 MYOCUM DOWNS DRIVE MYOCUM 2481Deferred Commencement
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)239 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation388A TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure51 MULLUMBIMBY ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 BILIN ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure51 MULLUMBIMBY ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure214 THE MANSE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)55 MULLUMBIMBY ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)41 BENLORO LANE MYOCUM 2481Operational consent issued
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Landscaping material supply1178 MYOCUM ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure343 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Operational consent issued
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool48 MYOCUM RIDGE ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
2023· 3 proposals
December 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure392 TYAGARAH ROAD MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure258 DINGO LANE MYOCUM 2481Determined
- Shed; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Tennis courts53 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Operational consent issued
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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)
- 5/10
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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 37.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3852nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1217th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #178 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #422 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime114
- Fraudcrime133
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime147
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime159
- Other Theftcrime152
- 276 The Manse Rdtransport
- 822 Myocum Rdtransport
- Mullumbimby Rd Opp Fruit Shoptransport
- Myocum Rd Opp McAuleys Lanetransport
- The Manse Rd After Kingsvale 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)
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