Median house price
$2.48M
+2.4% change
NSW · Byron Council
Skinners Shoot, 2481
Est. population · Jun 2025
141
Growth (1 yr)
+2.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.8%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,874/wk
Employment rate
51.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,483,000
Languages at home
20.7%non-English
Most common: Italian, Portuguese
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Byron Council, Skinners Shoot keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Distance from Sydney is unmistakable: this is well outside the capital's everyday orbit. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
At a glance
Skinners Shoot snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$990/wk
Houses $1,200 · Units $785
Population (ERP)
141
+2.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
22.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
86th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
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
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
141(June 2025)
+2.9% annual · +12.8% over 5 years · 94th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.9%
- 5-year growth
- +12.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +16
- Growth rank in NSW
- 94th 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 (~150), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,874
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 49
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 51.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 37 / 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 · 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)
- 17
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 8
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 120.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 43 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5.3%
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
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- 140 Skinners Shoot Rd
- 140 Skinners Shoot Rd
- Skinners Shoot Rd Before Yagers Lane
- Skinners Shoot Rd Before Yagers 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 · 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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Byron Central Hospital (4.0 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)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 14.2
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
- 28° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 569 mm · ~71 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 612 mm · ~76 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 289 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 300 mm · ~38 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· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)104 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure240 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Deferred Commencement
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool320 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure83 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation158 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Withdrawn
August 2024
- 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); Carport103 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Deferred Commencement
July 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation158 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
March 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Artisan food and drink industry; Farm building103 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
February 2024
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses282 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
2023· 3 proposals
August 2023
- Restaurant or cafe239 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
June 2023
- Dual occupancy158 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Withdrawn
February 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed83 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Operational consent issued
2022· 3 proposals
October 2022
- Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Other104 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
September 2022
- Other294 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
March 2022
- Dual occupancy218 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Operational consent issued
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Other80 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Deferred Commencement
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development294 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
August 2021
- Shed240 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
April 2021
- Home business; Change of use239 skinners shoot road skinners shoot 2481Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition158 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
2020· 7 proposals
December 2020
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces240 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
November 2020
- Change of use; Home business239 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
October 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing218 SKINNERS SHOOT ROAD SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
August 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing240 Skinners Shoot Road,Skinners Shoot,2481Determined
July 2020
- Other104 YAGERS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Determined
February 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Retaining walls, protection of trees107 RAYWARDS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Pools / decks / fencing43 RAYWARDS LANE SKINNERS SHOOT 2481Deferred Commencement
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)
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 13.5 km away).
Coalition 25.4%Labor 74.6%
14.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- EwingsdaleLabor 72.9% · Coalition 27.1% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Byron BayLabor 74.1% · Coalition 25.9% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Byron Bay SouthLabor 77.1% · Coalition 22.9% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Suffolk ParkLabor 78.4% · Coalition 21.6% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- BangalowLabor 77.8% · Coalition 22.2% TPP (2025)7.0 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.