Byron Bay, Australia
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Byron Bay, Australia: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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80%
Quality of life -
79%
Cost of living -
70%
Connectivity -
78%
Weather
42
General
| Currency | AUD |
| Population (in millions) | 0.1 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Belongil, Suffolk Park |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 5 |
| Top selling local beer | Stone & Wood |
| Most popular local dish | Fish and Chips |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Cape Byron Lighthouse, Tallow Beach, The Pass |
| Discount airline | Jetstar |
| Major airline | Qantas Airways |
| Largest ride sharing company | GoCatch |
| Primary train stations | Byron Bay Station, Suffolk Park Station, Broken Head Station |
| Primary airports | Ballina, Lismore, and Gold Coast |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 25000 AUD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Shop 2, 2/2 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | Type I (Australian/New Zealand) |
| Supply voltage | 240V |
| Best electronics store | JB Hi-Fi |
| Best internet carrier | Telstra |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telstra |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $70 AUD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Chemist |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $30,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $50,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 0% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 0 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | Not available |
| Suggested ATM take out | 100 AUD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Westpac |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 000 (general), 000 (police), 000 (ambulance), 000 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 0.0014 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
80%
-
45%
Safety, freedom, rights -
65%
Traffic -
238%
Property to income -
55%
Crime -
0%
Healthcare -
78%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$3,500 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.3% |
Cost of living
79%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
0%
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Food
0%
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Restaurant
64%
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Workspace
0%
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Transport
64%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | A$6,059.20 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | A$24.75 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | A$72.50 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | A$4.75 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | A$12.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | A$9.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | A$8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | A$4.00 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | A$4.50 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
