Candelo at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
780
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Candelo.
The postcode for Candelo is 2550 (NSW).
Candelo (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Candelo has roughly 780 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Candelo scores 20/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Candelo's population at 780, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
780
Median age
46
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
780
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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.
20
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Candelo.
Local schools for Candelo
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Government School Catchment
Candelo Public School
Wolumla Public School
Bega High School
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Frequently asked
About Candelo.
- What is the Candelo postcode?
- Candelo is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Candelo?
- Candelo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Candelo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Candelo?
- There are 10 schools serving Candelo on this page, including Candelo Public School, Wolumla Public School, Sapphire Coast Anglican College.
- How walkable is Candelo?
- Candelo has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Candelo?
- Candelo is close to Kameruka, Toothdale, Kanoona, Myrtle Mountain, Tantawangalo.
- What is the population of Candelo?
- The population of Candelo is approximately 780 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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