What are the problems facing Byron Bay?

Byron is a town breaking under the weight of floods, 2.2 million visitors a year and city people buying holiday homes during Covid, pushing median house prices way beyond the reach of most locals. An estimated 35% of housing is being taken up by short-term rental accommodation.



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Beach erosion, cyclic variability and shoreline recession are key hazards that affect the open coast of the Byron Shire coastline.

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It's a vibe thing predominantly. The people are chill and really friendly. The beaches are amazing. There's plenty of great food and things to see and do are abundant.

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Byron Bay's soaring popularity as a playground for the rich, famous and sea-changers has pushed its house prices to record levels - and into the $3 million club.

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Shifting between different places and friends, spending nights in between in vehicles – these are all-too-common stories.” They are being driven out of homes and out of the shire as the seaside town has become overcrowded and overpriced.

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Home to Australia's most easterly point and the iconic Cape Byron lighthouse, the region is known for its spectacular beaches, unique shopping and dining experiences, world-class festivals, and vibrant community spirit.

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The couple, who are usually based in Los Angeles, are the latest celebrities to flock to Byron Bay – whose famous past and current residents include Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso, and Zac Efron.

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Police say a bone discovered in water off Byron Bay in northern New South Wales is human.

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always swim or surf at patrolled beaches. Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark the safer area for swimming. never swim, surf or fish alone.

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Byron Bay's original inhabitants are the Arakwal people, who are part of the Bundjalung group. The Arakwal called this meeting place 'Cavvanbah', which was the name of the settlement until 1894 when it became Byron Bay.

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The main industry in Byron Bay today is tourism, which supports a vibrant economy of restaurants, caf?, bars, shops, tours, activities, entertainment and accommodation.

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Experience the laid-back Aussie vibes in Byron Bay. Seriously, the town's motto is “cheer up, slow down, chill out”. The Bohemian, small-town (only 5000 people) in the northeast corner of New South Wales is a paradise for keen beachgoers and anyone after the laid back, relaxing lifestyle that Australia is renowned for.

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Summer in Byron Bay Surprisingly, the summer months do see a lot of rainfall with a mean average of 145mm of rain collected in December, 165mm in January, and 193mm in February.

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