Lochiel, NSW 2549 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lochiel is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2549, home to 411 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 364 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 411
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,586 /week
- Median personal income
- $705 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Pambula Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp 389
- 980 Back Creek Rd
- Mount Darragh Rd At Back Creek Rd
- Mount Darragh Rd Opp McCausland Rd
- Mount Darragh Rd At McCausland Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 62.6% of the 99 resolvable premises in Lochiel. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 62.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 37.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 81 across postcode 2549 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 17 theft, 16 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lochiel?
Lochiel (NSW 2549) had 411 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Lochiel?
The median advertised rent in Lochiel is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lochiel?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lochiel covering government sectors. Nearest include: Pambula Public School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lochiel?
Lochiel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (62.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lochiel?
Across postcode 2549, 81 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), theft (17), property damage (16). 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 Lochiel?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Lochiel centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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