NSW · Byron Council
Possum Creek, 2479
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Possum Creek offers a slower smaller community life in Byron, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. 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.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,649
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 107
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 50.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 4 / 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)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 138 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -12.3%
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
Public transport
27 public transport stops in this suburb
- 196 Friday Hut Rd
- 259 Friday Hut Rd
- Friday Hut Rd At Gunel Rd
- Friday Hut Rd Before Pine Mountain Rd
- Friday Hut Rd Opp Gittoes Lane
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).
40 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure425 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)471 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
2024· 4 proposals
August 2024
- Subdivision196 -206 Friday Hut Road Possum CreekDetermined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool216 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces68 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure460 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
2023· 10 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Farm stay accommodation184 POSSUM CREEK ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels1 GITTOES LANE POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces495 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Dual occupancy471 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Operational consent issued
May 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development78 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
February 2023
- Dual occupancy675 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development84 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition206 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing25 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Deferred Commencement
- Change of use460 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Deferred Commencement
2022· 12 proposals
September 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces80 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing3 GONINAN PLACE POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Dwelling620 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Deferred Commencement
- Shed206 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
May 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing380 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy206 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy460 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Farm buildings; Change of use460 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Deferred Commencement
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing83A GITTOES LANE POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development511 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development78 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development471 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Farm buildings; Other184 POSSUM CREEK ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Operational consent issued
September 2021
- Shed206 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing84 PINE MOUNTAIN ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
August 2021
- Dwelling80 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
July 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing25 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling259 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
- Shed274 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 GONINAN PLACE POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
July 2020
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Mixed use development541 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Determined
May 2020
- Hotel or motel accommodation380 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Deferred Commencement
April 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Demolition; Dwelling; Secondary dwelling69 TALLOWOOD ROAD POSSUM CREEK 2479Operational consent issued
March 2020
- Dual occupancy; Demolition541 FRIDAY HUT ROAD POSSUM CREEK 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
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)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- 31.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5055th in Australia
- State rank
- 1609th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #344 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #682 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
- Break And Enter Dwellingcrime10
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime13
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime11
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime14
- 196 Friday Hut Rdtransport
- 259 Friday Hut Rdtransport
- Friday Hut Rd At Gunel Rdtransport
- Friday Hut Rd Before Pine Mountain Rdtransport
- Friday Hut Rd Opp Gittoes Lanetransport
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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Comparable suburbs
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