Whian Whian NSW

Postcode 2480 · Byron LGA

Whian Whian is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Byron local government area (postcode 2480). With a population of 179, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Whian Whian is $1.6 million, having increased 3.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,354.

Whian Whian is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1052, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Byron LGA is moderate at 4,153 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Whian Whian offers a gross rental yield of 1.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.6M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 21.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +3.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.6M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability21.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+3.2% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education9/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.6M
3.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
179
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,437
Personal Income /wk$608
Mortgage /mth$1,354
CRIME (Byron LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,153
Total Incidents1,571
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1052
Total Students8
Government1
Whian Whian Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1052
Data: 2025