Byabarra NSW

Postcode 2446 · Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

Byabarra is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (postcode 2446). With a population of 329, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Byabarra is $450,000, having dropped significantly 62.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,235.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA is below average at 3,538 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Byabarra offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($450K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -62.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$450K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-62.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$450K
-62.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$295
POPULATION
329
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,297
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$1,235
CRIME (Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,538
Total Incidents3,214
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025