While many of the Hollywood A-listers flocking to Byron Bay are responsible for driving up prices, the owners of some of the region s most expensive homes aren t household names.
Wolfmother is known for hits including Woman and Joker and the Thief.
Byron Bay has become a celebrity hotspot in recent years thanks to famous residents like Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, cricketer Adam Gilchrist, singer and actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte and model Elyse Knowles.
Splashing the cash: The Wolfmother frontman, 44, bought retail premises in the town with approval for an additional restaurant and living spaces, reports Real Commercial
Retail precinct: The purchase includes six retail and commercial tenancies, and is not Andrew s only investment in the area
He s a fan of Byron: Andrew also owns a $1.6million cottage in Byron, which he renovated and listed as a rental in 2019
It has pushed the median house price in Ewingsdale to $1.925m, according to Realestate.com.au, while Byron Bay is sitting at $2.15m. The house is open and spacious. Agent Peter Yopp of Byron Bay Real Estate, who co-sold the property with colleague Tony Farrell, said the buyer of Balraith Lane hailed from Melbourne, but was looking to relocate to the area in the pursuit of more space. The resort-style retreat at 202 Balraith Lane is set high on the St Helena escarpment behind Byron Bay giving panoramic views of the ocean and Cape Byron. It is surrounded by lush rainforest.