Bega
NSW 2550 • Rest of NSW
About Bega
Bega is a historic country town on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated along the Bega River approximately 400 km south of Sydney. With a population of around 5,000, it serves as the commercial and service centre of the Bega Valley Shire. The median age is 43, reflecting a mix of retirees, families, and workers in agriculture and services.
Bega is renowned as the home of Bega Cheese, one of Australia's most recognised dairy brands. The town offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to both mountain and coastal environments, with popular beaches like Tathra just 20 minutes away. It features a well-equipped town centre with supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and sporting facilities, making it attractive to tree-changers and retirees.
Bega falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by Bega Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 741 — Bega to Eden via Merimbula 50 min to Eden
- 740 — Bega to Narooma via Bermagui 1 hr 20 min to Narooma
- V/Line coach — Bega to Canberra 3 hr 30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Regional town. Nearest city is Canberra (3 hrs drive). Local bus services connect to surrounding towns.
Town centre is walkable with shops and services along Carp Street, but a car is needed for most trips beyond the centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Parker Street & Carp Street Bega 2550 NSW -
WoolworthsCnr of Auckland and Carp Street Bega 2550 NSW
Schools
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Bega High School ICSEA 973Upper & Eden Sts
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Bega Valley Public School ICSEA 91727 Auckland St
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37 Bega Street
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2 Max Slater Dr
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Gipps Street
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Bemboka Public School ICSEA 927Kameruka St
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Candelo Public School ICSEA 982William St
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Cobargo Public School ICSEA 941Wandella Rd
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Quaama Public School ICSEA 98748 Cobargo St
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Tanja Public School ICSEA 1085Barrabooka Rd
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Tathra Public School ICSEA 1048Bega St
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Towamba Public School ICSEA 958Towamba St
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Wolumla Public School ICSEA 931Bega Street
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Wyndham Public School ICSEA 935Monaro St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Bega, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bega by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bega Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bega" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
126 state housing + 35 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 111
- 2. New Zealand 38
- 3. India 29
- 4. Germany 27
- 5. United States 22
- 6. Netherlands 21
- 7. Thailand 20
- 8. Philippines 16
- 9. Canada 12
- 10. Nepal 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)