Median house price
$2.48M
+2.4% change
NSW · Byron Council
Myocum, 2481
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,308
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.8%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,505/wk
Employment rate
52.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,483,000
Languages at home
8.1%non-English
Most common: French, German, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Myocum offers a slower smaller community life in Byron Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. 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.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Myocum snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$990/wk
Houses $1,200 · Units $785
Population (ERP)
1,308
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#398
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
83rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 30.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5421st in Australia
- State rank
- 1748th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #398 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #749 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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 house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,483,000
- Median price change
- +2.4%
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 and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,308(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +9.8% over 5 years · 88th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +9.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +26
- Change in 5 years
- +117
- Growth rank in NSW
- 88th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,400), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 402 / 0 / 0 (+ 16 other)
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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 153
- Against the person
- 32
- Against property
- 70
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 117
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.5%
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Byron Central Hospital (6.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 30
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 628 mm · ~78 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 240 mm · ~30 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 9 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool50 MYOCUM DOWNS DRIVE MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Respite day care centre257 MCAULEYS LANE MYOCUM 2481Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)44 BENLORO LANE MYOCUM 2481Determined
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 2481Under Assessment
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Expect delays. Follow directions on site. Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Motorists are advised to allow approximately 5-10 minutes of additional travel time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.Myocum Road14 Jul 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
- Member of Parliament
- Justine ELLIOT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,814
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.0%Labor 60.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.0 km away).
Coalition 26.2%Labor 73.8%
13.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CoorabellLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Mullumbimby SouthLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- MullumbimbyLabor 73.4% · Coalition 26.6% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
- Wilsons CreekLabor 75.4% · Coalition 24.6% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- Brunswick HeadsLabor 74.9% · Coalition 25.1% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Byron Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.