Chinnock
NSW 2550 • New South Wales
About Chinnock
Chinnock is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales, nestled in the Sapphire Coast hinterland at approximately 36.7°S latitude. The area sits within Bega Valley Shire, roughly 18 kilometres inland from the coastal town of Merimbula and about 14 kilometres from the regional centre of Bega. It is a quiet, largely farming locality surrounded by rolling green hills and native bushland typical of the far south coast of NSW.
Residents of Chinnock typically access services and amenities in the nearby towns of Bega and Merimbula, which offer supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the Merimbula Airport for regional travel. The Sapphire Coast lifestyle is the primary drawcard — combining agricultural land with proximity to stunning beaches, national parks, and the Bega Valley's growing food and wine scene. The area suits those looking for a rural lifestyle with relative proximity to coastal attractions.
Chinnock falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Bega / Eden / Canberra 15 min to Bega
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No local train service. Nearest regional centre is Bega (~14 km). Merimbula Airport offers flights to Sydney (~1 hr).
Rural locality with no walkable services; all daily needs require driving to Bega or Merimbula.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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
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 Chinnock by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Chinnock Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Chinnock" under Suburb