South Golden Beach, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Golden Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 887 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,620 /week
- Median personal income
- $785 /week
- Median family income
- $1,864 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $509 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,037
- Rent share of household income
- 31%
Schools
- Ocean Shores Public School
- Brunswick Heads Public School
- Crabbes Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Beach Av At Peter St
- Sharra Bvd Opp Kolora Way
- Ocean Shores Public School, Shara Bvd
- New Brighton Post Office, River St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 9 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 58.9% of the 462 resolvable premises in South Golden Beach. 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: 58.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 29.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 12.1%
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 South Golden Beach?
South Golden Beach (NSW 2483) had 887 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in South Golden Beach?
The median advertised rent in South Golden Beach is $509/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Golden Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near South Golden Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ocean Shores Public School (0.9 km), Brunswick Heads Public School (5.1 km), Crabbes Creek Public School (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Golden Beach?
South Golden Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (58.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Golden Beach?
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 South Golden Beach?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Golden Beach 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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