Byabarra, NSW 2446 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Byabarra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2446, home to 329 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$295 /wk
Population329
Median age48
Area108.7 km²
To CBD300 km
LGAPort Macquarie-Hastings

Demographics

Population
329
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,297 /week
Median personal income
$599 /week
Median family income
$1,365 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Statistical region (SA4)
Mid North Coast
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyne
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$295 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,235
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Comboyne Rd At Bulli Creek Rd bus · 7 m
  • 1112 Comboyne Rd bus · 158 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 62.5% of the 120 resolvable premises in Byabarra. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 62.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 37.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 776 across postcode 2446 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 149 theft, 118 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Byabarra?

Byabarra (NSW 2446) had 329 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.

What is the median rent in Byabarra?

The median advertised rent in Byabarra is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Byabarra?

Byabarra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Byabarra?

Across postcode 2446, 776 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (149), property damage (118). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Byabarra?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Byabarra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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