Median house price
$820k
+17% change
NSW · Bega Valley Council
Bega, 2550
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,144
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,196/wk
Employment rate
50.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$820,000
Languages at home
4.8%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Thai, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Bega is a mid-sized suburb in Bega Valley Council with its own quieter rhythm. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Desirability rates good overall, led by growth momentum and safety, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bega snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $580 · Units $410
Population (ERP)
5,144
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#3
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
61st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 64.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 625th in Australia
- State rank
- 165th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #3 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #25 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 83
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $820,000
- Median price change
- +17.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
5,144(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 45th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- +2.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +142
- Growth rank in NSW
- 45th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,300), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,013
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,196
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 177 of 2,162
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,408
- Employment rate
- 50.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,736 / 176 / 47 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 216
- Against the person
- 63
- Against property
- 77
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 80 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Breach Bail Conditions45
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property93
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,033
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 61th
School list
- Thomas More Christian Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 33% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 977 · 37th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Bega High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 973 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 706 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Sapphire Coast Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner EducationPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1056 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 176 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Bandara Children's ServicesRawlinson Streetchildcare
- Bega PreschoolKoolgarra Drivekindergarten
- Bega Valley Family Day Carechildcare
- Bega Valley Family Day Care IncPeden Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
175 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bega Court House, Gipps St
- Bega Court House, Gipps St
- Bega Valley Public School, Bega St
- Gipps St Opp Bega Court House
- Mumbulla School For Rudolf Steiner Education, Bega St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
162 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 39 swimming pools · 2 ev charging · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 175 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 48 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.79
Shopping(1)
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
Community(7)
- Bandara Children's ServicesChildcare
52-56 Rawlinson Street, Bega
- Bega PreschoolKindergarten
4 Koolgarra Drive, Bega
- Bega LibraryLibrary
- Bega High SchoolSchool
- St Patricks Primary SchoolSchool
- Thomas More Christian Montessori School BegaSchool
2-6 Willow Court, Bega
- Bega Valley Shire CouncilTownhall
Health & services(3)
- South East Regional HospitalHospital
4 Viginia Drive, Bega
- Medical clinic
60 Upper Street, Bega
- South East Specialist CentreMedical clinic
Sport & outdoors(55)
- Velocity Health and Fitness ClubGym
- Bega ParkPark
- Columbine ParkPark
- Girraween ParkPark
- Glebe ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Park
- Sister Bernice Memorial ParkPark
- Playground (6)
- Bega War Memorial PoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Bega Swimming PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool (38)
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(45)
- Alternative
61 Parker Street, Bega
- Red Door Health ClinicAlternative
57 Parker Street, Bega
- Bbq
- Bench (4)
- Bleachers (2)
- Bega Valley Ag and LifestyleCar
- Bega Valley MotorsCar
- Bega Valley ToyotaCar
- Tarra MotorsCar
- AutoProCar Parts
- South Coast 4x4 Outdoor CentreCar Parts
75 Upper Street, Bega
- M. G. M. PanelbeatersCar repair
- Bega Car & Dog WashCar wash
Upper Street, Bega
- St. Vincent de PaulClothes
- TAFE NSWCollege
199 Auckland Street, Bega
- TAFE NSW - Bega CampusCollege
Barrack Street, Bega
- Big WDepartment Store
- Drinking water
- ChargefoxEV charging
- ExplorenEV charging
- Bega Fire StationFire station
114 Gipps Street, Bega
- Bega Art GalleryGallery
- Tulgreen's Riverside NurseryGarden Centre
14 Taronga Crescent, Bega
- Loading Dock
- Bega VillageMall
- Bega Caravan ParkMotel
- Bega Downs Motor InnMotel
- Bega MotelMotel
- Bega South Town Motor InnMotel
250-252 Newtown Road, Bega
- Bega Village Motor InnMotel
- Motel (2)
- Bega Valley Shire CouncilParking
- Parking (40)
- Ampol BegaPetrol station
277-281 Newtown Road, Bega
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Place of worship
- St Patrick's ChurchPlace of worship
- Bega Police StationPolice
167 Auckland Street, Bega
- Public toilets
- Shower (2)
- Hillgrove HouseSocial Facility
105 Upper Street, Bega
- Studio
- Track
- University of Wollongong Bega CampusUniversity
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Bega Cheese Apex ParkPark
- Bega ParkPark
- Bega River ReservePark
- Columbine ParkPark
- Girraween ParkPark
- Glebe ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Littleton GardensPark
- Old Bega RacecoursePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
- St Patrick's Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 31
- Nearest hospital
- South East Regional Hospital (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Access NephrologyCanning StreetClinic
- AlternativeParker StreetAlternative
- Bega Dental PracticeCarp StreetDentist
- Bega Dental SurgeryCarp StreetDentist
- Bega Valley Centre for Bone and Joint SurgeryCanning StreetClinic
- Bega Valley ConsultantsCanning StreetClinic
- Bega Valley Denture ClinicCarp StreetClinic
- Bega Valley Medical PracticeCarp StreetClinic
- Bega Valley RadiologyCanning StreetClinic
- Bega VisionCarp StreetOptometrist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 193
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 188 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 22 proposals
August 2026
- Subdivision31-35 PARKER STREET BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care31-35 PARKER STREET BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)4 VIRGINIA DRIVE BEGA 2550Under Assessment
July 2026
- Business premises; Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia131 GIPPS STREET BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Shed; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure19 PEDEN STREET BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)26 RIDGE STREET BEGA 2550Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure168 MAX SLATER DRIVE BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 RIDGE STREET BEGA 2550Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry1 BRUSHTAIL LANE BEGA 2550Under Assessment
June 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Shop227-239 CARP STREET BEGA 2550Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure168 MAX SLATER DRIVE BEGA 2550Rejected
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 SALWAY CLOSE BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agricultural produce industry23 RIDGE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
May 2026
- Subdivision3-33 BARRACK STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Subdivision264 NEWTOWN ROAD BEGA 2550Determined
- Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure185 CARP STREET BEGA 2550Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure59B GLEN MIA DRIVE BEGA 2550Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external)257 NEWTOWN ROAD BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Subdivision73 HIGH STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support28 BELMORE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
February 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Dairy (pasture-based); Agriculture171 ANGLEDALE ROAD BEGA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7 SEA LACE PLACE BEGA 2550Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry23 RIDGE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care133 GIPPS STREET BEGA 2550Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25-31 BEGA STREET BEGA 2550Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 WARBLER CIRCUIT BEGA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 MILLOWINE LANE BEGA 2550Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision15 SEA LACE PLACE BEGA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah184 AUCKLAND STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise24 UPPER STREET BEGA 2550Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure172 RAVENSWOOD STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Subdivision19 CHARLOTTE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Flagpoles23 RIDGE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Light industryBOUNDARY ROAD BEGA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 TATHRA ROAD BEGA 2550Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 ROSE STREET BEGA 2550Determined
August 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)7 WARBLER CIRCUIT BEGA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)174 AUCKLAND STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood shop32-34 CHURCH STREET BEGA 2550Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision38-40 AUCKLAND STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 MILLOWINE LANE BEGA 2550Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 UPPER STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 SEA LACE PLACE BEGA 2550Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 EDEN STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space22 BEGA STREET BEGA 2550Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure88 UPPER STREET BEGA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)135 KERRISONS LANE BEGA 2550Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)38 WARBLER CIRCUIT BEGA 2550Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 MILLOWINE LANE BEGA 2550Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Expect delays. Local contractors will carry out tree removal and pruning works on Bega Street, near George Griffin Oval. For the duration of the tree removal works, changed traffic conditions will be in place.There will also be diversions in place for pedestrian access.Traffic control and signs will be in place.Bega Street25 Jun 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
- Allow extra travel time. Reduce your speed. Expect delays. Council’s contractors and Civil Construction Team will carry out road drainage works on Tathra Road at the Boundary Road intersection from 7am to 6pm each weekday.Works will involve installing new stormwater drainage and kerb and gutter infrastructure, helping to create a more reliable and resilient roadway, extending the life of the road and improving safety for all road users.Changed traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the works including a reduced speed limit and intermittent lane closures.Road users should expect delays.Traffic control will be on-site.Tathra Road, Boundary Road16 Apr 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- CBC Bank (former)21 Auckland Street BegaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.1 km away).
Coalition 33.3%Labor 66.7%
9.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BegaLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Bega HeightsLabor 62.6% · Coalition 37.4% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Bega CentralLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- BrogoLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)12.7 km away
- TanjaLabor 91.2% · Coalition 8.8% TPP (2025)12.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bega Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.