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Yourtown's $2.5M Byron Bay Prize Home: Ticket Pool Size, Odds & Close Date (29 April 2026)

Q: What will I find on the “Yourtown's $2.5M Byron Bay Prize Home: Ticket Pool Size, Odds & Close Date (29 April 2026)” page on Win A Home?

This page is part of Win A Home's Prize Home coverage. It is designed to help you understand Yourtown's $2.5M Byron Bay Prize Home: Ticket Pool Size, Odds & Close Date (29 April 2026) in plain language — including how it fits alongside official draw rules published by the relevant charity or lottery operator.

By Win A Home Editorial Team · 10 April 2026

Yourtown's YT-45 prize home draw: $2.5M 4-bed Bangalow property, $10 tickets, close 29 April 2026. ACNC-registered. Every ticket funds Kids Helpline for at-r...

Yourtown's YT-45 draw offers Australians a chance to win a $2.5 million Byron Bay hinterland home. Tickets cost just $10 each. The draw closes 29 April 2026. All proceeds support Kids Helpline and youth services across Australia.

Quick Answer: Yourtown's YT-45 draw features a $2.5M Byron Bay home prize. Tickets are $10 and close 29 April 2026. Exact ticket numbers and odds are not yet public. Charity lotteries often offer better odds than government-run lotteries. Money raised funds Kids Helpline, crisis housing, and youth support programs.

Last Updated: 30 March 2026

Australian Charity Lottery Independent Review Updated 30 March 2026

Yourtown Draw YT-45: $2.5M Byron Bay Home Prize

This draw closes on 29 April 2026.

Just 30 days remain to enter.

A single $10 ticket could win you the home.

Your ticket purchase helps Kids Helpline support young Australians in crisis.

Ticket Price

$10

Closes

29 April 2026

Best Odds

1 in [ESTIMATE]

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ACNC-registered charity. Must be 18+. See ACNC Register for details.

Detail	Information
Operator	Yourtown (formerly BoysTown)
ABN	11 102 379 386
Draw Name	YT-45 Byron Bay Hinterland Prize Home
Closes	29 April 2026
Top Prize	$2.5 Million Prize Home
Worst Odds	[ESTIMATE] (depends on ticket pool)
Last Updated	30 March 2026

Why Choose Yourtown's Draw?

Charity lotteries often deliver better odds than state-run games. Yourtown's draws have supported youth services for over six decades. Every $10 ticket directly funds Kids Helpline and crisis support.

The YT-45 draw sits in a competitive landscape. Other major Australian prize home draws include Dream Home's $14.4M Coolangatta home (closes 14 August 2026) and $10.2M national prize home (closes 13 October 2026). Yourtown's $2.5M Byron Bay property offers a more accessible entry point with the same charitable impact.

About Yourtown

Yourtown is a registered charity helping at-risk young Australians.

Founded in Brisbane in 1961, Yourtown operates Australia's Kids Helpline. The service is free and available 24 hours daily.

Young people can call or chat anytime they face bullying, homelessness, family problems, or depression. Trained counsellors provide immediate support and practical advice.

Beyond crisis support, Yourtown provides emergency housing for homeless youth, school tutoring, and job training programs. The organisation reaches over 150,000 young people annually.

Prize home draws have been central to Yourtown's fundraising model. Since 1961, the charity has conducted more than 850 draws and raised over $500 million. Verify Yourtown's registration on the ACNC Register.

The Prize

The prize is a $2.5 million home located in Byron Bay's hinterland. Byron Bay is one of Australia's most sought-after regional destinations.

Top Australian prize home lotteries

Yourtown $2.5M Byron Bay prize home 2026 sits alongside major Australian charity prize home lotteries including RSL Art Union, Dream Home Art Union, Mater Lotteries, Yourtown, Endeavour Lotteries, Deaf Lottery Australia, MSWA Lottery. Each is a licensed not-for-profit operating under state gaming-licence rules, with ticket proceeds funding the charity's programmes.

Where these prize homes are located

Prize properties featured in Australian charity lotteries are typically located across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory. Each state has its own gaming-licence rules, but tickets are generally available to residents of any Australian state or territory.