Lochiel at a glance
Population
411
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Lochiel.
The postcode for Lochiel is 2549 (NSW).
Lochiel (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Lochiel has roughly 411 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lochiel's population at 411, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
411
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
411
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lochiel.
Local schools for Lochiel
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Government School Catchment
Pambula Public School
Non-Government Schools
Pambula Beach Flexible School
Lumen Christi Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Lochiel.
- What is the Lochiel postcode?
- Lochiel is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Lochiel?
- Lochiel is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2549, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lochiel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Lochiel?
- There are 3 schools serving Lochiel on this page, including Pambula Public School, Pambula Beach Flexible School, Lumen Christi Catholic College.
- What suburbs are near Lochiel?
- Lochiel is close to South Pambula, Greigs Flat, Bald Hills, Broadwater, Nethercote.
- What is the population of Lochiel?
- The population of Lochiel is approximately 411 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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