Bega at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,013
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Bega.
The postcode for Bega is 2550 (NSW).
Bega (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Bega has roughly 5,013 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bega scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bega's population at 5,013, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,013
Median age
43
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
5,013
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
503
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bega.
Local schools for Bega
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Government School Catchment
Bega High School
Bega Valley Public School
Non-Government Schools
Thomas More Christian Montessori School
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Frequently asked
About Bega.
- What is the Bega postcode?
- Bega is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Bega?
- Bega is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bega?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Bega?
- There are 6 schools serving Bega on this page, including Thomas More Christian Montessori School, St Patrick's Primary School, Bega High School.
- How walkable is Bega?
- Bega has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Bega?
- Bega is close to Bunga, Tarraganda, Buckajo, Reedy Swamp, Jellat Jellat.
- What is the population of Bega?
- The population of Bega is approximately 5,013 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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