Nethercote at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
332
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Nethercote.
The postcode for Nethercote is 2549 (NSW).
Nethercote (2549) sits in the Bega Valley region of NSW.
Nethercote has roughly 332 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Nethercote scores 0/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nethercote's population at 332, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
332
Median age
51
Family households
80%
Lone person
15%
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)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
332
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nethercote.
Local schools for Nethercote
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Government School Catchment
Eden Marine High School
Eden Public School
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Frequently asked
About Nethercote.
- What is the Nethercote postcode?
- Nethercote is in the 2549 postcode, in NSW, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- Where is Nethercote?
- Nethercote is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2549, in the Bega Valley Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nethercote?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Nethercote?
- There are 2 schools serving Nethercote on this page, including Eden Marine High School, Eden Public School.
- How walkable is Nethercote?
- Nethercote has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nethercote?
- Nethercote is close to Nullica, Eden, Lochiel, Greigs Flat, Broadwater.
- What is the population of Nethercote?
- The population of Nethercote is approximately 332 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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