NSW · Byron Council
South Golden Beach, 2483
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Dog friendly
- Cycling
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
South Golden Beach wears its coastal identity openly, a smaller community built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, with transport and access and local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drags compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,620
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 68 of 389
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 31 / 13 / 27
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)
- $620
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $925
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
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)
- 54
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order50
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment68
- Malicious Damage To Property77
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
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beach Av At Peter St
- Beach Av At Peter 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).
111 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation30 ROBIN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool20 ROBIN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool78 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation6 PETER STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool22 BEACH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development29 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Stairway; Residential Accommodation34 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 PACIFIC ESPLANADE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport56 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)31 PETER STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development29 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 PETER STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 PACIFIC ESPLANADE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool40 GLORIA STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Subdivision28 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport56 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 GLORIA STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation34 ROBIN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 PACIFIC ESPLANADE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool66 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 CLIFFORD STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)36 ROBIN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 PACIFIC ESPLANADE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; 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 Australia1 BEACH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 BEACH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool45 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and paving10 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool66 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool42 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
2023· 6 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Deferred Commencement
November 2023
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2/16 Peter Street, South Golden BeachDetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 5 CANOWINDRA COURT SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 PACIFIC ESPLANADE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 BEACH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Determined
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
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Beach Ave at Peter StBus stop
- Mis BirdyCafe
19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beach
- Dog Beach Off LeadDog park
- Drinking water
- Picnic Table (2)
- Playground
- Public toilets
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)
- 7/10
- 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
- 27.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5772nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1809th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #60 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #177 among Coastal & beach 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
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Beach Ave at Peter Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Dog Beach Off Leadamenitiesdog_park
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Mis Birdyamenities19 Beach Avenue, South Golden Beachcafe
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Picnic Tableamenitiespicnic_table
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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