Byron Bay, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Byron Bay, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Byron Bay |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.64686 |
| Longitude | 153.6171 |
| Population | 6,330 |
| Density | 320.2 /km² |
| Area | 19.8 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2481 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 624 km north-northeast |
Byron Bay is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,330. The locality covers an area of 19.8 km², giving a population density of about 320.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 624 km north-northeast of Sydney. Byron Bay is located at 28.6469°S, 153.6171°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2481. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Byron Bay unfolds as a vibrant crescent of coastline where emerald hinterland spills towards the sapphire Pacific. It lies 67.8 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 161°T), and is situated 4.5 km north-north-east of Suffolk Park. The air, thick with the scent of salt and flowering frangipani, hums with a restless energy, a constant murmur of waves breaking on golden sands that stretch in generous curves. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense tapestry of rainforest and dairy pastures, form a dramatic backdrop, their slopes often softened by the pearlescent mist that lingers in the early morning light. The town itself, a sun-bleached collection of dwellings and businesses, clusters around its iconic lighthouse, a sentinel watching over the bay and the ceaseless dance of the ocean. Life here moves to a rhythm dictated by the tides and the sun, a gentle ebb and flow that invites contemplation and a deep connection to the natural world.
The history of this place, long before its modern incarnation as a mecca for travellers, is etched into the very land, a story whispered by the ancient trees of the surrounding national parks and the enduring spirit of its traditional custodians. For generations, this coastal strip was a source of sustenance and spiritual connection, a bounty of the sea and the fertile earth. Later, the land yielded to the industrious hands of farmers, the green paddocks testament to the richness of the soil, and the scent of cut grass often mingles with the sea breeze. While dairy farming once dominated the local economy, the allure of Byron Bay has shifted, its vibrant tourism industry now a significant draw, attracting a kaleidoscope of visitors from all corners of the globe. This influx has fostered a unique cultural character, a blend of laid-back surf culture, a thriving arts scene, and a deep appreciation for wellness and sustainability that permeates the everyday life of Byron Bay.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Byron Bay, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Byron Bay, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Byron Bay includes the postcode (2481), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Byron Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |