Quaama at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
291
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Quaama.
The postcode for Quaama is 2550 (NSW).
Quaama (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Quaama has roughly 291 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.
Quaama scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Quaama's population at 291, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
291
Median age
53
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
291
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
2
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 Quaama.
Local schools for Quaama
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Government School Catchment
Quaama Public School
Cobargo Public School
Bermagui Public School
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Frequently asked
About Quaama.
- What is the Quaama postcode?
- Quaama is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Quaama?
- Quaama is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Quaama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Quaama?
- There are 17 schools serving Quaama on this page, including Quaama Public School, Cobargo Public School, Bermagui Public School.
- How walkable is Quaama?
- Quaama has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Quaama?
- Quaama is close to Verona, Mumbulla Mountain, Cobargo, Brogo, Coolagolite.
- What is the population of Quaama?
- The population of Quaama is approximately 291 (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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