Lochiel
NSW 2549 • New South Wales
About Lochiel
Lochiel is a rural locality on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated in the Bega Valley Shire approximately 15 kilometres south-southwest of Bega. Covering around 84 square kilometres of hilly hinterland, the locality had a population of approximately 412 at the 2021 census, reflecting a modest but stable farming and lifestyle community. The area is characterised by rolling green hills, state forest, and small mixed-farming properties typical of the Bega Valley.
Lochiel residents enjoy a quiet bush lifestyle with easy access to the services and retail of Bega, as well as the beaches and attractions of the South Coast including Merimbula, Eden, and the Sapphire Coast. The surrounding landscape is popular for horse agistment, hobby farms, and sustainable small-scale agriculture. It appeals to those seeking affordable rural acreage within a short drive of the coast and a regional centre.
Lochiel falls under postcode 2549 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Bega, Merimbula, Eden N/A – no fixed local service
Commute to Bega
🛣️ No local bus service. Nearest public transport hub is Bega. Regional coaches connect Bega to Canberra and Sydney.
Fully car-dependent rural locality with no local shops, footpaths, or public transport services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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388 Pambula Beach Road
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Pambula Public School ICSEA 99425 Oregon 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 Lochiel by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Lochiel Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Lochiel" under Suburb