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Byangum NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Byangum, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Byangum NSW is 153 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Byangum is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Byangum is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Byangum has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Byangum has a population density of 16.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Byangum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Byangum is $1,560.

There were 7 recorded offences in Byangum in 2025-26, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (3 offences).

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Byangum Population

residents (Census 2021)

Byangum Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

#7716 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Byangum Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (88) Female 45.0% (72)

Population Density

16.8

people per km²

153 people · 9.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,292

Family income/wk

Byangum Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Byangum Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.2% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.8% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Byangum Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Byangum Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Not stated

26.5%

Catholic

12.2%

Hinduism

6.1%

Anglican

4.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Judaism

3.4%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Byangum Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Byangum Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Byangum Employment

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Employed full-time

28.6% 26 people

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Employed part-time

18.7% 17 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

49.5% 45 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Byangum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.7%

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Byangum Occupation

Professionals

32.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.6%

Managers

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Byangum Field of Study

Health

22.9%

Engineering

20.0%

Management & Commerce

17.1%

Society & Culture

17.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

11.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Byangum Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Byangum Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Byangum Marital Status

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Married

40.2% 47

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Separated

2.6% 3

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Divorced

6.8% 8

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Widowed

5.1% 6

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Never married

45.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Byangum Ancestry

English

32.8%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

14.7%

Scottish

8.5%

German

7.3%

Other

4.5%

Italian

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Filipino

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Byangum School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

33.3%

Secondary — Government

25.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

22.2%

Primary — Government

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Byangum Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.7% 4

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No need for assistance

98.3% 233

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Byangum Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.7% 14

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Not a volunteer

85.3% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Byangum Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Byangum How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Byangum Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

35.0%

3 vehicles

15.0%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Byangum Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

15.4%

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

32.7%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Byangum Population Mobility

16.2%

moved in the last year

34.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Byangum Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

230

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Byangum Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Lung condition

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Byangum Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.1%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Byangum Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.9%

Couple — children under 15

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

22.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Byangum Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 15

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Did not provide

84.4% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Byangum Children Ever Born

No children

52.2%

2 children

34.8%

3 children

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Byangum When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Byangum Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

8.7%

30+ hours

24.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Byangum Household Size

1 person

31.5%

2 persons

25.9%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

18.5%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Byangum Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Byangum Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Byangum Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Drug Offences

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Byangum Schools

schools nearby

government

972

avg ICSEA score

1,038

total students

Tweed Valley Adventist College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 381 students

1039

ICSEA

Murwillumbah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 149 students

959

ICSEA

Murwillumbah High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 347 students

950

ICSEA

Wollumbin High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 161 students

938

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Byangum Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Byangum

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $887/wk

Rent share 25.3%

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Byangum vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 77 Income: $612/wk

Kiacatoo

Pop: 77 Income: $849/wk Rent: $175/wk

Nattai

Pop: 77 Income: $680/wk Rent: $300/wk

Nerriga

Pop: 77 Income: $491/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 77 Income: $900/wk Rent: $111/wk

Nubba

Pop: 77 Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Byangum

What is the population of Byangum NSW?

The population of Byangum NSW is 153 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.8 people per km².Byangum is ranked #7,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Byangum?

The median personal income in Byangum NSW is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Byangum is ranked #7,716 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Byangum?

Median rent in Byangum NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Byangum ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Byangum?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Byangum NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Byangum?

The median age in Byangum NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Byangum a good suburb to live in?

Byangum is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 153.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10727. All dollar figures in AUD.