Bega Valley Shire Council
Lochiel
Lochiel at a glance
Median house
$967,500
+7.5% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Population
411
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Lochiel.
Lochiel (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $967,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Lochiel has roughly 411 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $967,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.5%). Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $194,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +7.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$967,500
+7.5% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
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
$967,500
+7.5% annual growth
$240,480
31
Average days to sell
411
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.77% (median rent $330/wk against a $967,500 price tag). Units yield 5.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.77%
Based on $967,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.62%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+7.5%
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 202688%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 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 +7.5%/yr
2021
$674K
5-year change
+44%
2026
$968K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Lochiel?
- The median house price in Lochiel, NSW 2549 is $967,500. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +7.5%.
- What is the Lochiel postcode?
- Lochiel is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Lochiel has approximately 411 residents. 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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