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

Yourtown Draw YT-45: $2.5M Home Prize

This draw closes on 29 April 2026. That's just 30 days left.

Buy a $10 ticket today. Help Kids Helpline and young Australians in trouble.

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

About Yourtown

Yourtown is a registered charity. It helps at-risk young Australians.

The charity runs Kids Helpline. Young people call or chat for free when they're in trouble.

Yourtown also offers crisis housing. They give job training to help young people succeed.

Yourtown started in 1961. It's based in Brisbane, Queensland. Check the ACNC Register for more info.

Prize home draws fund Yourtown's work. They sell tickets to raise money. This money helps Kids Helpline. It pays for emergency housing. It funds education and job programs. Yourtown helps 150,000+ young people each year. They've raised over $500 million through 850 draws. Every ticket sold helps more kids.

The Prize

The prize is a 4-bedroom home. It's at 22 Ridgeline Way, Bangalow, NSW. It has an infinity pool. You get hinterland views of Byron Bay. The home is worth $2.5 million. You get it free and clear. No mortgage. No conditions.

Bangalow is a small village. It's 10 kilometres inland from Byron Bay. You'll find national parks nearby. Farmland is all around. The community has good infrastructure. You can move in right away. Or you can sell it. You decide.

The Odds

Charity lotteries use a ticket pool model. Your odds depend on ticket sales. If 100,000 tickets sell, you get 1 in 100,000 odds. Draw YT-45's ticket pool isn't public yet. This is normal before the close date.

[ESTIMATE] Charity lottery odds depend on total tickets sold. The figures above are estimates unless the lottery operator confirms them.

Where the Money Goes

Every ticket you buy funds Yourtown's youth services. Yourtown doesn't publish exact breakdowns per draw. But their annual reports show lottery money supports Kids Helpline, emergency housing, education, and jobs programs.

Kids Helpline is their main service. It's free phone and online help for young people in crisis. It's open 24/7.

The helpline takes calls about family violence, abuse, mental health, and homelessness. Crisis housing gives emergency shelter to homeless youth. Education programs help students stay in school. Jobs programs help young people find work.

For charity financials, check the ACNC Register. You'll find Yourtown's annual reports and tax returns there.

How to Enter

1. Click the entry link on this page.
2. Pick your ticket quantity in $10 amounts or book sizes.
3. Enter your details and pay by debit or credit card.
4. Save your confirmation email. This proves you entered and we use it to contact you if you win.

Tax and Winnings

• The ATO doesn't tax lottery prizes as income.
• But interest or investment returns on your winnings are taxable.
• Capital gains tax applies if you sell shares or property for more than you paid.
• Stamp duty on prize property varies by state. Ask the lottery operator after you win.

Talk to an accountant about your own tax situation. Read the ATO's guide on prizes and awards for official tax rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yourtown a legitimate registered charity?

Yes. Yourtown is registered with the ACNC. Their ABN is 11 102 379 386. The ACNC keeps a public register of all registered charities. You can verify Yourtown's status, tax-exempt status, and yearly financial statements there.

What are my real odds of winning the $2.5 million home?

Your odds are 1 in [ticket pool size]. The exact number isn't known until close date. Yourtown draws usually sell between 200,000 and 400,000 tickets. Your odds would be somewhere in that range.

Once the pool is public, divide one by tickets sold for exact odds.

Do I have to move into the property if I win?

No. The home is yours. You can live there, rent it, sell it, or leave it empty. The choice is yours.

Most winners talk to a real estate agent and accountant first.

Can I sell the prize if I win?

Yes. You can sell it anytime. You'll pay stamp duty on the transfer. NSW rates vary. You'll also owe capital gains tax if the property gained value.

Talk to a tax accountant before you sell.

Is a Yourtown lottery ticket tax-deductible?

No. A ticket is not tax-deductible. It's a purchase, not a donation.

But your money does fund a registered charity. Kids Helpline and youth services get the proceeds.

What does Yourtown do with lottery profits?

Yourtown funds Kids Helpline. It's free 24/7 crisis help for young people. They also run emergency housing for homeless youth.

Education programs help students stay in school. Jobs programs help young people find work. Yourtown helps over 150,000 young Australians each year.

See full financial details in Yourtown's ACNC reports on the ACNC Register. You can download them there.

Tickets close 29 April 2026. Must be 18+ to enter. View all current prize home draws.