Talofa NSW

Postcode 2481 · Byron LGA

Talofa is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Byron local government area (postcode 2481). With a population of 103, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $159K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Talofa is $2.4 million, having dropped significantly 66.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $995. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $4,100.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Byron LGA is moderate at 4,153 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Talofa offers a gross rental yield of 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.4M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 15.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -66.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.2% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.4M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability15.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-66.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.4M
-66.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
103
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$3,062
Personal Income /wk$777
Mortgage /mth$4,100
CRIME (Byron LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,153
Total Incidents1,571
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2025