Nethercote, NSW 2549 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nethercote is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2549, home to 332 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Bega Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 364 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $663 /week
- Median family income
- $1,458 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $440 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Eden Marine High School
- Eden Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Nethercote Hall, Nethercote Rd
- Nethercote Rd At Back Creek Rd
- 1059 Nethercote Rd
- 920 Nethercote Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 51.0% of the 51 resolvable premises in Nethercote. 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: 51.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 49.0%
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 Nethercote?
Nethercote (NSW 2549) had 332 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Nethercote?
The median advertised rent in Nethercote is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nethercote?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Nethercote covering government sectors. Nearest include: Eden Marine High School (7.8 km), Eden Public School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nethercote?
Nethercote is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (51% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nethercote?
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 Nethercote?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nethercote centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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