NSW · Byron Council
South Golden Beach, NSW, 2483
Desirability index
33.5/100
How this score is calculated#307 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
South Golden Beach is a small locality in the Byron area, home to around 887 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 713 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-2%), roughly 803.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850 (flats $620, houses $925), limited but present public transport access, 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
- 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
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.
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)
- 713
- Against the person
- 200
- Against property
- 326
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 803.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 4 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order50
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud47
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment68
- Malicious Damage To Property77
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
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).
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· 21 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
2022· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
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
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).
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.
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
- 33.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #307 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
- Beach Av At Peter Sttransport
- Beach Av At Peter Sttransport
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and pavingplanning10 REDGATE ROAD SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 31 May 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning31 PETER STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 09 Aug 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning36 ROBIN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 11 Sep 2024 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Developmentplanning29 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 22 Oct 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Developmentplanning29 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 03 Jun 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning34 HELEN STREET SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 06 May 2025 · Determined
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning2/16 Peter Street, South Golden BeachLodged 09 Nov 2023 · Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming poolplanning45 ELIZABETH AVENUE SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH 2483Lodged 03 Jun 2024 · 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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