NSW · Byron Council
Binna Burra (NSW), NSW, 2479
Desirability index
76.9/100
How this score is calculated#104 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Binna Burra (NSW) is a small locality in the Byron area, home to around 223 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 136 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-22%), roughly 609.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $950, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 223
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,113
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 75
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Employment rate
- 58%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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.
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)
- 136
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 609.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -22.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling10
- Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment13
- Malicious Damage To Property11
- Steal From Motor Vehicle14
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
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- 136 Binna Burra Rd
- 169 Binna Burra Rd
- 990 Friday Hut Rd
- Binna Burra Coach Stop
- Friday Hut Rd After Lismore Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
45 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Shed; 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; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks; Business identification sign; Centre-based child care1026 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Tennis courts; Swimming pool1143 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2025· 1 proposal
October 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation1025 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure136 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation1025 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool69 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation100 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Tennis courts; Swimming pool1143 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Operational consent issued
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure530 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision180 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Secondary dwelling; 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; Rainwater tanks168 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Deferred Commencement
April 2024
- Dual occupancy; Farm buildings; 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 Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)990 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool802 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2023· 8 proposals
September 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool69 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing169 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Other955 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development168 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
May 2023
- Subdivision of land180 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Shed100 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development990 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Dual occupancy530 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
August 2022
- Demolition; Shed955 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
July 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development180 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development175 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
June 2022
- Subdivision of land180 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Shed100 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2021· 8 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing136 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing788 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
November 2021
- Secondary dwelling1006 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development169 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Deferred Commencement
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing955 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
April 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing530 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
February 2021
- Dwelling; Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces1143 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
2020· 8 proposals
November 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing1145 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing955 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Lismore Rd at Binna Burra RdBus stop
- Lismore Rd at Friday Hut RdBus stop
- Lismore Rd before Friday Hut RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 76.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #104 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 136 Binna Burra Rdtransport
- 169 Binna Burra Rdtransport
- 990 Friday Hut Rdtransport
- Binna Burra Coach Stoptransport
- Friday Hut Rd After Lismore Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning168 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Lodged 19 Jun 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning175 FLOWERS ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Lodged 08 Jul 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning305 LISMORE ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Lodged 15 Feb 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning169 BINNA BURRA ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Deferred Commencement
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Tennis courts; Swimming poolplanning1143 FRIDAY HUT ROAD BINNA BURRA 2479Lodged 05 Mar 2026 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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