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Brogo

NSW 2550 • New South Wales

581
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
395.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversidePeacefulAffordable

About Brogo

Brogo is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 15 kilometres north of Bega and around 450 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD. With a population of 581 spread across an extensive 395 square kilometres of hilly bushland and river valley terrain, Brogo is one of the more sparsely populated localities in the region. The Brogo River, which rises in the Wadbilliga National Park on the Great Dividing Range, flows through the area and gives the locality its name — a long-established pastoral and dairying district.

The locality is characterised by working farms, timber country, and pockets of remnant native bushland along the river corridors, with the nearby Wadbilliga National Park offering a dramatic wilderness backdrop. Bega, around 15 kilometres to the south, provides the full range of services, schools, and retail facilities for Brogo residents. The relaxed, agricultural character of the area appeals to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers looking for affordable acreage on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales.

Brogo falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2550
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 149.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
395.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Sydney (Central) via South Coast Approx 6–7 hours to Sydney (via Bega)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
450 km
By Train
No rail service; NSW TrainLink coach from Bega (~15 km) connects to Canberra or Sydney
By Car (Peak)
Approx 5 hr – 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 4 hr 45 min – 5 hr

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway (A1). Canberra is approx 230 km north-west via the Monaro Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brogo is a dispersed rural locality with no village centre; all services require a drive to Bega or other nearby towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Brogo by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Brogo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Brogo" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
581
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brogo known for? +

Brogo is known for its pastoral and dairying heritage in the Bega Valley, the Brogo River which flows through the district, and its proximity to the wilderness of Wadbilliga National Park. The broader Bega Valley region is famous for the Bega Cheese brand and its dairy industry.

How far is Brogo from Sydney CBD? +

Brogo is approximately 450 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD, making it roughly a 5-hour drive via the Princes Highway through the NSW South Coast.

Does Brogo have public transport? +

Brogo has no local public transport services. The nearest town with coach connections is Bega, approximately 15 kilometres to the south, where NSW TrainLink coach services run to Canberra and Sydney. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Brogo? +

Brogo had a population of 581 at the 2021 Census, spread across a large area of approximately 396 square kilometres in the Bega Valley Shire, making it a low-density rural locality.

Is Brogo a good place to live? +

Brogo offers an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle in beautiful South Coast hinterland country, well-suited to farming families and those seeking space and natural surrounds. Residents are within easy reach of Bega's services and the spectacular beaches of the NSW South Coast.

What is the postcode for Brogo? +

The postcode for Brogo is 2550, shared with Bega and several other localities in the Bega Valley Shire.