Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Bega
Bega at a glance
Median house
$612,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$225,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
32
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
5,013
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Bega.
Bega is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$612,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $225,360.
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
$612,500
Sales data pending
$225,360
Sales data pending
32
Average days to sell
5,013
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.55%
Based on $612,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.38%
Based on $225,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202632 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,013
Median age
43
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bega High School
Bega Valley Public School
Non-Government Schools
Thomas More Christian Montessori School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Bega.
- What is the median house price in Bega?
- The median house price in Bega, NSW 2550 is $612,500. The median unit price is $225,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bega postcode?
- Bega is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Bega has approximately 5,013 residents. 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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