Bega, NSW 2550 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bega is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2550, home to 5,013 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 347 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,013
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,196 /week
- Median personal income
- $660 /week
- Median family income
- $1,564 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bega Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Bega High School
- Bega Valley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops
- Bega High School, Auckland St
- St Patrick's Primary School, Newtown Rd
- Newtown Rd Opp St Patrick's Primary School
- Bega High School, Eden St
- Bega High School, Upper St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 38.4% of the 2,980 resolvable premises in Bega. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 31.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 8.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 17.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 649 across postcode 2550 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 183 violent offences, 133 theft, 99 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bega?
Bega (NSW 2550) had 5,013 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Bega?
The median advertised rent in Bega is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bega?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Bega covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bega High School (0.2 km), Bega Valley Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bega?
Bega is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (38.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bega?
Across postcode 2550, 649 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (183), theft (133), property damage (99). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bega?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bega centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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