As of early 2026, Chris Hemsworth still considers Byron Bay his primary home base, though he has recently expanded his footprint in Australia. In late February 2026, Hemsworth clarified in interviews that moving his family from Los Angeles to his $35 million "mega-mansion" in Byron Bay was the "greatest decision" he ever made, citing the privacy and outdoor lifestyle it affords his three children. While there were rumors of him "fleeing" to a farm in the Melbourne hills to escape prying eyes, he remains deeply rooted in the Byron area. He and his wife, Elsa Pataky, have expressed that the coastal lifestyle—surfing, motorbikes, and horses—is essential for their family's well-being. While his career frequently takes him to film sets around the world, his Byron Bay estate remains the family's "holiday-like" sanctuary where they return to live a relatively normal life away from the Hollywood spotlight.