Eden
NSW 2551 · Bega Valley
3,350 (2021) → 3,393 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eden is a moderate growth suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2551, about 370km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $704K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eden has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2551 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.55%), New Zealand (1.16%), Germany (0.84%), Philippines (0.6%), Netherlands (0.51%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.42%), German (0.3%), Tagalog (0.3%), Nepali (0.24%), French (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eden Marine High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 956
- Eden Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 906
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lumen Christi Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1040
- Pambula Beach Flexible SchoolSecondary · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 888
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eden
Is Eden safe?
Eden has a residential safety score of 53/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,060 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eden?
In Eden, the median house price is $704K and the median unit price is $393K. Median weekly house rent is $530.
How far is Eden from Sydney CBD?
Eden is about 369.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Eden?
Eden has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 931 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eden?
Eden has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.