Eden, NSW 2551 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Eden is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2551, home to 3,350 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 399 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,025 /week
- Median personal income
- $577 /week
- Median family income
- $1,352 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- 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
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Eden Public School
- Eden Marine High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 30 bus stops
- Mitchell St Before Maling St
- Caltex Service Station/Princes Hwy
- Mitchell St At Imlay St
- National Timber Workers Memorial, Mitchell St
- Mitchell St At Stanley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 31 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.5% of the 2,276 resolvable premises in Eden. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 284 across postcode 2551 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 33% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 74 theft, 71 violent offences, 51 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eden?
Eden (NSW 2551) had 3,350 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Eden?
The median advertised rent in Eden is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Eden?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Eden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eden Public School (0.3 km), Eden Marine High School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Eden?
Eden is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Eden?
Across postcode 2551, 284 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (74), violent (71), property damage (51). 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 Eden?
30 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Eden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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