Eden at a glance
Median house
$733,500
-4.6% year on year
Median unit
$455,000
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
3,350
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Eden.
The postcode for Eden is 2551 (NSW).
The median house price in Eden is $733,500.
Eden (2551) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $733,500, 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. Listings here typically sell in 30 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,350
Median age
53
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $733,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $455,000, roughly 38% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-4.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $147,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Eden on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 30, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -4.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$733,500
-4.6% over the past year. Median unit price $455,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$733,500
-4.6% annual growth
$455,000
30
Average days to sell
3,350
Median age: 53
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.91% (median rent $270/wk against a $733,500 price tag). Units yield 3.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.91%
Based on $733,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.09%
Based on $455,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-4.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 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.
5-year trajectory
at -4.6%/yr
2021
$928K
5-year change
-21%
2026
$734K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
308
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.
82
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Eden.
Local schools for Eden
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Government School Catchment
Eden Public School
Eden Marine High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Eden.
- What is the median house price in Eden?
- The median house price in Eden, NSW 2551 is $733,500. The median unit price is $455,000. Annual growth is -4.6%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2551, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $270.
- 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 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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