Median house price
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NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Bredbo, 2626
Est. population · Jun 2025
403
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.7%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,234/wk
Employment rate
65.9%
Languages at home
4.5%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Bredbo offers a slower smaller community life in Snowy Monaro Regional Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Reported crime has been falling recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum, plus community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Bredbo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
403
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.1%
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
#55
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
11th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
66th
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
- 43.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 45% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3163rd in Australia
- State rank
- 961st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #55 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #248 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
403(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +4.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +18
- Growth rank in NSW
- 49th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 392
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,234
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 12 of 148
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Employment rate
- 65.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 139 / 0 / 0
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)
- 13
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 131 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -49.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order2
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment1
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Sexual Touching, Sexual Act And Other Sexual Offences1
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,045
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 66th
School list
- Bredbo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 15 students · Top SEA quarter 28%View 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
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Bredbo Playgroupchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bredbo Centennial Park, Cooma St
- Bredbo Coach Stop
- Cooma St After Ovens St
- Monaro Hwy After Clifford St
- Monaro Hwy At Clifford 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Scottsdale Conservation ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 209
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cooma Hospital and Health Service (31.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.9
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
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 168 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / -2°
- Rainfall
- 105 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 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· 7 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 FERGUS STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
February 2026
- Extractive Industries (non-mining); Hours of operation and tradingMONARO HIGHWAY BREDBO 2626Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation125 CASEYS ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure103 SILVER BRUMBY BOULEVARD BREDBO 2626Determined
- Mine; Open cut mining; Hours of operation and trading55 JERANGLE ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool30A BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation49 SILVER BRUMBY BOULEVARD BREDBO 2626Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation area; Other Infrastructure46 COOMA STREET BREDBO 2626Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home30A BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation125 CASEYS ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)715 JERANGLE ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers29 BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 COOMA STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure67 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Withdrawn
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure714 JERANGLE ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
2024· 9 proposals
August 2024
- Subdivision3499 MONARO HIGHWAY BREDBO 2626Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation29 BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision5 Swan street Bredbo 2626Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 FERGUS STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers36 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers146 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure46 Murrumbidgee Drive, Bredbo, NSW 2626Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home46 COOMA STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Extractive Industries (non-mining)3775 Monaro Highway BREDBO 2626Determined
2023· 15 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure67 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision5 Swan street Bredbo 2626Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space12 CURRIE STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure134 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space49 COOMA STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home113 SILVER BRUMBY BOULEVARD BREDBO 2626Determined
August 2023
- Shed30 BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
- DwellingCASEYS ROAD BREDBO 2626Determined
July 2023
- Subdivision of landMURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling29 Bunyan Street BredboDetermined
- Shed17 Bunyan Street Bredbo NSW 2626Determined
- Shed30 BUNYAN STREET BREDBO 2626Determined
June 2023
- Farm buildings67 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces36 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
- Dwelling15 103 MURRUMBIDGEE DRIVE BREDBO 2626Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Bredbo Rail Bridge GroupGoulburn-Bombala railway, BredboSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 60.0 km away).
Coalition 46.1%Labor 53.9%
3.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BredboLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- MichelagoLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)28.0 km away
- Cooma NorthLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)29.0 km away
- CoomaLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)31.1 km away
- AdaminabyLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)34.2 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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