Brunswick Heads at a glance
2,229
People
$1,725,000
Median sale
$779/wk
Median rent
2.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Brunswick Heads › South Beach Rd
$3,600,000
Last sold
15 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
417 m²
Land
127 m²
Building
Districts View
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
No verification items generated for this record.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$3,600,000
15 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Brunswick Heads (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,873/m² of land (n=44). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Brunswick Heads at a glance
2,229
People
$1,725,000
Median sale
$779/wk
Median rent
2.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Brunswick Heads
+108.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,725,000
-1.22 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.35%
Suburb median $1,725,000 from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014
Zone
Low Density Residential
R2
Jurisdiction
Byron
Byron, NSW
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
The official layer was queried and no heritage listed area was detected on this parcel (NSW ePlanning Spatial Viewer, retrieved 31 Aug 2026). Mapped layers change — this is the strongest all-clear Districts can give, not a certificate.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 418 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. If the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check, this lot can outperform a same-suburb house that is hold-as-is only. That is not a forecast. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $779/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
This looks more compelling as a land / capital-growth play than a pure yield play — if the dual occupancy pathway survives a planner’s check.
Detail
Zoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 418 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Achieved rent for this address has not been inferred. Gross yield on advertising copy is not the deal.
Nearby DA pipeline is unknown, so neighbourhood change is not in this verdict.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned Low Density Residential · R2 (Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014). Official parcel area about 418 m². Dual occupancy is a permitted housing type in this NSW zone under statewide settings, subject to DCP and site constraints. That is not confirmation this lot qualifies. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumNo material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Brunswick Heads at a glance
2,229
People
$1,725,000
Median sale
$779/wk
Median rent
2.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 22 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by North Coast Lifestyle PropertiesTucked between the river and the sea, 18 South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads is a rare and tightly held offering — an iconic A-frame residence with direct, uninterrupted access to the Brunswick River, just moments from the beach and village centre.
Set on a 417sqm allotment and surrounded by established, lush gardens, the home immediately evokes a sense of calm, privacy and connection to nature. Its striking architectural form is matched by warm, light-filled interiors that capture the relaxed coastal lifestyle Brunswick Heads is celebrated for.
Inside, soaring A-frame ceilings and crisp white finishes create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The main living and dining zone is both generous and inviting, centred around a cosy wood fireplace and framed by expansive glazing that opens to leafy outdoor entertaining areas. Large sliding doors blur the line between inside and out, making the space ideal for relaxed gatherings, long lunches and slow weekends at home.
The kitchen is thoughtfully designed and beautifully styled, offering quality appliances, excellent storage and a seamless connection to the dining space. A separate, generous sized living/entertaining room is perfect for everyday functionality or hosting family and friends.
Accommodation comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying a peaceful, calming feel. Enjoy the sound of the ocean from the back bedroom. The upper-level retreat opens to a private balcony where treetop and river views combine with cooling coastal breezes, creating a serene space for morning coffee or evening wind-down. A stylish central bathroom with laundry and ample storage complete the home.
Outdoors, the experience is exceptional. The garden is private and immersive, with established greenery, decks and multiple places to sit, relax or entertain. Step through the front gate and you’re directly on the riverbank — paddle, swim, fish, picnic or simply watch the light move across the water. The beach is only moments away, and Brunswick Heads’ cafés, restaurants, coffee shops and the famous 'Hotel Brunswick' are an easy stroll, making the car optional and the lifestyle effortless.
With a covered double carport, charming street presence and one of the most enviable riverfront positions in the village, 18 South Beach Road offers a rare opportunity to secure a home of enduring character, lifestyle appeal and blue-chip location. This is more than a home — it’s a way of life, and one that is increasingly hard to find. This is the ultimate package set in one of the east coast's most desirable seaside villages.
Brunswick Heads itself is very centrally located being just 15 minutes to Byron Bay, 10 minutes to Mullumbimby, 30 minutes to Ballina and 35 minutes to Gold Coast International Airport.
Whether you’re chasing salty air and surf or a savvy addition to your portfolio, 18 South Beach Road delivers in spades. For further information or to arrange your inspection, contact Nathan Donnelly at North Coast Lifestyle Properties Brunswick Heads on 0421942630.
Listing description written by Nathan Donnelly, North Coast Lifestyle Properties — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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