New Brighton, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
New Brighton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 368 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,634 /week
- Median personal income
- $742 /week
- Median family income
- $1,829 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Brunswick Heads Public School
- Ocean Shores Public School
- Mullumbimby Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Strand Av After The Esplanade
- New Brighton Post Office, River St
- Orana Rd After Yengarie Way
- Goondooloo Dr Opp Wattar Ct
- Goondooloo Dr At Wirruna Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.1% of the 246 resolvable premises in New Brighton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 56.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 38.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 620 across postcode 2483 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 167 violent offences, 134 theft, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of New Brighton?
New Brighton (NSW 2483) had 368 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in New Brighton?
The median advertised rent in New Brighton is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in New Brighton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near New Brighton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brunswick Heads Public School (2.9 km), Ocean Shores Public School (2.9 km), Mullumbimby Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in New Brighton?
New Brighton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is New Brighton?
Across postcode 2483, 620 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (167), theft (134), property damage (90). 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 New Brighton?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the New Brighton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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