Byron Bay is located off the Pacific Highway, 800km north of Sydney and 175km south of Brisbane. A domestic Airport is located in Ballina (30mins south), and International Airports are located at Coolangatta, Gold Coast (60mins north) and Brisbane (2 hours north). Coaches arrive regularly into the town of Byron Bay from the airports and surrounding locations.
Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point, 153° 39' east, located on the north coast of New South Wales (click here to open in Google Maps).
With its numerous beaches, unspoilt hinterland, and multicultural, relaxed lifestyle, Byron Bay is a popular national and international tourist destination. Byron Shire has a population of close to 30,000, while the town of Byron Bay has a population of about 9,000.
Australians enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on:
This information came from Study in Australia. More information regarding international study is available from this official Australian Government website.
SAE Institute Byron Bay provides on-campus and off-campus accommodation to all students. This information as well as further accommodation options are available from our Accommodation Handbook.
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The above agents cover the areas of Bondi, Darlinghurst, Glebe, Newtown and Surry Hills. These areas are popular student areas and are accessible to SAE by public transport.
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