Eden, NSW 2551
Snowy Monaro Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2551
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Median house price
$720,000
-4.6% over the past year.
Median of 65 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Eden at a glance
- Median unit
- $455,000
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses
- Population
- 3,350
- Median age 53
Prices: Median of 65 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2551), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Eden
Houses change hands at $720,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (65 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $455,000, roughly 37% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -4.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $144,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Eden on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2551)
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What to know about Eden
Eden (2551) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $720,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -4.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Eden has roughly 3,350 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Eden scores 82/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 807 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Schools in Eden
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 82/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 85/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Eden's population at 3,350, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 64%
- Renter occupied
- 30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.33% (median rent $600/wk against a $720,000 price tag). With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.33%
- On the $720,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -4.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
159 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 807 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Eden
- What is the median house price in Eden?
- The median house price in Eden, NSW 2551 is $720,000 (median of 65 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $455,000. Annual growth is -4.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Eden?
- A useful starting point is the Eden median house price of $720,000 (units $455,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Eden a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Eden is 4.3%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2551), June 2026) against the median house price of $720,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 4.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Eden is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Eden postcode?
- Eden is in the 2551 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Eden?
- Eden is a suburb in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, NSW 2551.
- What is the average rent in Eden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600.
- What schools are in Eden?
- There are 2 schools serving Eden on this page, including Eden Public School, Eden Marine High School.
- How walkable is Eden?
- Eden has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Eden?
- Eden is close to Boydtown, Nullica, Nethercote, Kiah, Edrom.
- What is the population of Eden?
- The population of Eden is approximately 3,350 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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