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14 Murumba Close, Ocean Shores Positioned at the end of an elevated cul-desac 50m above sea level, sits this stunning family home. Complete with guest accommodation and ensuite downstairs, and a thoughtful, passive solar design. Built with premium features including a bespoke timber kitchen, polished hardwood floors, cathederal ceilings and two large decks to relax and entertain on.
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15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores 3 Introducing a contemporary beach house spread across three levels, offering captivating views of the Pacific Ocean, Byron Bay, and the scenic hinterland. The entry-level boasts a modern kitchen, dining, and living areas that seamlessly flow onto a 28 sqm enclosed deck. The multilevel layout lends iself to possible dual living and income.
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632 Huonbrook Road, Huonbrook Set in 150 acres of rainforest, this secluded property is nestled between two national parks in the Byron hinterland offering peace, privacy and stunning natural beauty. With an architecturally designed, craftsman-built home that makes wonderful use of mixed hardwood timbers and maximises the northeast aspect, breezes and natural light.
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A SLICE OF PARADISE ‘Avenel’ set on 39.59ha (approx. 97.5 acres) is a truly magnificent country estate, with Burringbar Creek meandering through this countryside. Combining the best of both worlds, the timeless charm of a historic property and the modern amenities that cater to contemporary living. The property also offers a resort style experience with an in-ground pool that is picture perfect, a sauna for relaxation and a range of design details that add to the overall ambience. Perfect for equestrian pursuits boasting top tier equestrian facilities, including a state-of-the art, full-sized covered dressage arena with Clopf surfacing, providing an attractive option for horse enthusiasts. In addition this property is also suitable for many rural pursuits including cattle grazing, making it a great choice for those interested in livestock farming or simply wanting the perfect lifestyle property.
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5-BED 4-BATH 3-CAR 21.8HA
‘Simply the Best’ - A LUXURIOUS ESTATE IN UPPER ORARA VALLEY An unparalleled luxury estate with a sealed road nestled on 21.8 hectares (approx 54 acres) of pristine land in the enchanting Upper Orara Valley (Coffs Harbour). This prestige property redefines opulence and offers three distinct private quarters, making it the epitome of luxury living. Equestrian facilities for horse lovers, ensuring both you and your four-legged companions have the best amenities. Resort-sized swimming pool and gym, perfect for relaxation and exercise. The eclectic mix of international components is a result of its well-travelled owner, renowned architect Trevor Jamison and local builder Frank Maione. This collaboration of minds intended for the property to be built as a work of art, reflective of a lifestyle that mirrored and echoed the Australian culture and ethos, and one that could be appreciated by generations to come.
121 FRASERS ROAD, MULLUMBIMBY CREEK
3-BED 3-BATH 1-CAR 2.48HA
ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER. This 2.48 hectare parcel of land (approximately 6.10 acres) offers breathtaking views of the valley, mountains, and the ocean, stretching from Brunswick Heads to Broken Head, with Mount Chincogan gracing the Byron Hinterland. Mullumbimby’s identity as the ‘Biggest Little Town in Australia’, is tied to its strong community focus on lifestyle, holistic health, organic food culture and care for the environment. Its reputation attracts international visitors to enjoy its diverse shopping, food, entertainment and alternative ambience. Once the home of one of Australia’s Rock n Roll pioneers, well-known local identity Brian Perkins, a founding member of Australia’s first boy band, The Delltones. The home has a rich history, hosting memorable dinners and parties for some of the world’s elite and well-known entertainers and musicians in a creative atmosphere. This property enjoys the ultimate relaxed environment.
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Taking a look south is not just about price Simon Haslam
Demand for prime coastal properties in Byron Shire remains strong, but it’s expensive. Even properties close to the beach in the lowest price bracket, the $1–$3m range, which have been more sensitive to the recent interest rate environment, are still above the price point of many buyers. Should you look further south? All coastal towns experienced the recent boom in prices, but there are many reasons to take a look south. A key reason to look south of Byron for coastal real estate is price, as the attached table shows. While some of the price difference comes from differences in housing stock (see agents’ comments below), in terms of block size, house size, position and proximity to views and the beach, there’s often more ‘bang for your buck’. While you may not be close to as many upscale restaurants as in the Byron Shire, the recent highway upgrades means entertainment, airports and amenities are more accessible from the south than they were before. Plus, there are a lot of positives too, as our southern agents were quick to point out.
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Lennox Head and Skennars Head As you head south from Suffolk Park, assuming you don’t have the finances to buy in the Chris Hemsworth zone, the next town is Lennox Head. It’s got waves, it’s close to Byron (where the median age is 39), it’s got some great restaurants and businesses and shares some of the Byron vibe. The median age is 42, and its southern-adjacent suburb is Skennars Head, across from Sharpes Beach. Jodie Mitchell from Jodie Mitchell Properties says that, in addition to getting ‘more property for your dollar’ in Lennox, the locals who have relocated there ‘treasure the strong sense of community. For investors, this can translate to less transient tenants, as there tends to be a longer-term outlook. The town was built on the holiday homes of farmers from further west, like Lismore. In fact the surf life saving club is the Lennox Head Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club, showing its roots to that community. While it still is a holiday destination, it has less rentals, and less holiday houses, than Byron. A lot of younger people have built in the new Epiq estate,’ she says, ‘and while the town has boomed, I think there’s still potential for more capital growth, as it’s just adjacent to Byron, and there’s a bit more space in the surf!’.
Ballina Ballina has a lot of different neighbourhoods near the water: East Ballina above Angels Beach, Shelly Beach, Shaws Bay near Lighthouse Beach and the north wall of the river; Ballina Island including the CBD; and West Ballina on the river with canals. It’s got the Big Prawn, a burgeoning restaurant and café scene, and it’s a great place for fishing and surfing. Its median age is 53, but its demographics are changing.
Daniel Brown from First National Wal Murray says, ‘Byron’s median house price is $2.32m, whereas it’s $860,000 in Ballina, so you can buy two medianprice houses and a unit if you sold a Byron house! In the next 5-10 years it’s predicted that Ballina’s population will grow considerably, with most of the new development happening opposite Sharpes Beach and in Ballina Heights at the moment. ‘East Ballina is the most sought-after area, for its sheer proximity to the coast. Its house prices are more expensive, but still great value, and there is a variety of housing stock. In the last year there were 214 houses and 127 units sold – there are a lot of units in Ballina, with some big complexes within walking distance of the beach. The variety of options is good for first homeowners looking to get into the market, as prices have softened after the Covid-related boom. ‘Ballina Island has a lot of character with older timber-style homes. Some of the larger blocks are being subdivided, or homes on large blocks are being split up for units. Another popular choice is manufactured homes in gated communities with great facilities like swimming pools. Along with units in complexes, which often have lifts rather than stairs, these provide a great option for downsizers as they have virtually no maintenance. ‘Despite rental prices being lower than Byron, the rental yield is often higher due to the lower house prices and the strong rental demand. After all, Ballina is a terrific place to live and a great place to raise a family. The fishing is great, you can see dolphins and whales, it has family-friendly swimming areas and the waterslides. And with new restaurants such as Capiche overlooking Lighthouse Beach, Kelp serving fresh seafood, along with the many friendly cafes, it reflects a changing demographic.’ continued on next page
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Taking a look south is not just about price Evans Head
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from southerlies – it’s like Wategos with no crowds!
Evans Head
‘A lot of Byronites have purchased down here because with a river running out to the sea, with multiple beaches where it hits the sea, you can almost always find a beach out of the wind that’s safe and family-friendly. There’s a hilly area on the south side of the river, with larger contemporary houses with views, and headland walks past the lighthouse, which go down to blowholes with pretty places to explore, where I used to play as a kid. Snapper Rocks is a place where Malibu riders find great waves.
Evans Head, a 45-minute drive from Byron, is where the Evans River meets the sea between the Broadwater National Park to the north and the Bundjalung National Park to the south. Evans (median age 49) is a small town with surf beaches, a sandy estuary and headland. The town’s economy is based on tourism, mostly catering to visitors from the surrounding area, sugar cane, dairying, and it still has a fishing fleet. Brody Aleckson is a third-generation local from Elders Evans Head, and says, ‘Evans Head still has that small-town village feel to it, and as a community it feels like you can walk down the street and know a large percentage of the population. It still feels “local” in Evans,’ he says. ‘We still have an influx of holidaymakers over Christmas and Easter, but as many of them are from within an hour’s drive, they have an affiliation. We are still surrounded by national parks and have untouched beaches – there are small beaches past Goanna Headland that you can pretty much have to yourself. There are pretty walks through the Dirawong, and Half Tide Rock Beach is protected
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‘In a second area of flat sandy soil around the CBD, often in walking distance to the beach across the dunes, there’s still a lot of old fisherman-shack style houses, with a scattering of new builds. Airforce Beach still has 4WD access to the beach, a rare thing along the coast, and that little precinct has seen the most significant recent new builds. There’s a lot more houses than units in Evans Head, reflecting its past. ‘We have 1,500 houses, of which about 10% are holiday properties. Long-term Evans Head is a good investment proposition, because of its natural beauty and exclusiveness as it’s surrounded by national parks. Whilst this restricts the expansion of the town, it is gold long-term. We’ve been through the same
sort of boom as all coastal towns. I was sorry to hear about the fate of the Brunswick Heads fishing coop, in Evans there are plans to enhance the fishing coop, perhaps with a microbrewery and restaurant on the water, as we still have an active trawler giving seafood to the coop, which is a good potential drawcard. 20 years ago there wasn’t much to offer in Evans Head, but now there’s only a couple of vacant shops. With the highway upgrade, it’s now possible to work, or play weeknight sport, in Byron, while living somewhere that’s very attractive and local.’
Iluka Within the Northern Rivers region lies the Clarence Valley with the largest river on Australia’s east coast, the Clarence River and at its mouth, on the north bank looking across the river to Yamba, sits the idyllic fishing village of Iluka. Iluka (median age 62) is surrounded by vast expanses of beautiful beaches and World Heritage-listed rainforest, including one of the last remaining littoral rainforest areas in the Southern Hemisphere. Nick Potente of LJ Hooker Iluka says the town has always been a quiet fishing village, viewed by some as ‘the little sister’ to Yamba – which has seen recent development, cafes and nightlife www.echo.net.au/property
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Yamba – photo Resi Kling / Unsplash
Iluka – photo LJ Hooker Iluka
– ‘which doesn’t suit everyone, particularly those seeking a more relaxed way of life,’ he says.
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‘Iluka still has the soul of the classic coastal town; it’s small, with like-minded people who appreciate a natural, low-key kind of life – you can get a park and have a surf with hardly anyone around. Although the old pub has been torn down, it’s still in the same family and there’s a temporary structure in place from which you can see the brand-new pub being built. It’s expected to be finished by the end of 2024.
On the opposite side of the mouth of the Clarence River to Iluka is Yamba (median age 57), a very popular holiday destination that, in addition to the river, boasts five beautiful beaches, including an ocean pool. Yamba is also close to some great national parks, there’s ample opportunity for water activities, there’s a growing dining scene and the local prawn trawlers and the fishing fleet keep the town supplied with fresh seafood, such as Yamba prawns, regarded by locals as the best around.
‘Because the town is bordered by river, ocean and national parks, there’s nowhere to go for overdevelopment. A lot of people realise that it won’t be a mini-Yamba, it’s the sort of town that your kids can ride around. There’s a lot of industry locally, especially in trades, but if you don’t have to be office-adjacent full time, you can work in Byron or Ballina and get there in 45 mins to an hour a couple of days a week, and many people find that a good work-life balance. ‘The people in Iluka tend to buy to live, and stay here a long time, so there are a lot of original, olderstyle properties, along with riverfront and bayfront properties which are more stylish, and there’s a new land release with brand-new builds. If you like the lifestyle, you’ll be able to find a property in Iluka that will suit your taste.’ www.echo.net.au/property
Brandon Bourke from Raine & Horne Yamba says that, ‘particularly over the last five to eight years, in the minds of people actively looking for a coastal life from Noosa to Coffs Harbour, Yamba is right at the top of their list in terms of favourable prices, and value for money in terms of size of home and block.’ ‘Whether it’s a standard residential home, or waterfront property, you get far better value for money in Yamba compared to other towns all up and down the coast. It’s also attractive to purchasers because it’s long been a tourist hotspot, with worldclass surf breaks which are known to the world surfing community, spread across about eight beaches, with some spots which are only tackled by elite surfers. ‘The fishing here is second to none,’ he says,
‘because we’re at a delta and the body of water is so large. We’re at the bottom end of the range, but you can catch some of the tropical fish species in the river, and the temperate climate is one of the best the world has to offer, perfect for those with health conditions or who love outdoor activities, either on the water or in the bush. The town is near two national parks, and has a well-equipped infrastructure including schools, hospitals, and the cafe and restaurant scene is going strong. ‘People buying here can live a very good lifestyle with all the amenities they want and have a better location, with better views. The geography means that there’s a lot of flat land, which attracts a lot of wildlife, with fertile soil for macadamias and orchards for stone fruit and vegetables. You can even lead a bush lifestyle in the nearby Ashby ranges, about 20-30 minutes to the beach, with lifestyle blocks and beautiful views for $1–$2m, which is very exceptional compared to the Byron hinterland. ‘While Yamba has experienced a boom, with a doubling of property prices, there has only been a modest recent correction, and now I believe modest gains this financial year will be seen by most local property owners. Time on market has pushed out since the peak of 2019, of course, to around 50 days on market, but prices are similar even though it’s taking longer to sell a property.’ November 2023 Echo Property Magazine 9
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Byron Shire’s new 60-day cap on non-hosted holiday rental properties Aslan Shand
Many cities overseas have introduced strict regulations to protect local housing supply, including outright bans...
The Independent Planning Commission (IPC) recommendation that Byron Shire has a 60-day cap on non-hosted, full property rentals has been brought in by the NSW government and will come into full effect on 26 September 2024. This gives the market and investment property owners a year to prepare before the new rules take effect. The whole of Byron Shire will be under this cap apart from some high tourism areas in Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads close to beaches and services.
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Dr Crommelin highlights that ‘many cities overseas have introduced strict regulations to protect local housing supply, including outright bans on commercial-style short-term rentals. For example, New York has just introduced new regulations that effectively prohibit “unhosted” short-term rental listings, meaning listings are only allowed if the host is also living in the property. In comparison, the approach across Australia has been relatively permissive and hands-off’.
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‘The return of non-hosted short-term rental properties to permanent residency is only one part of helping to address housing supply and affordability issues in the Byron Shire, as noted by the Independent Planning Commission.’
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