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 $699K 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
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
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 Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eden Marine High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 952
- Eden Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 907
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lumen Christi Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1039
- Pambula Beach Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 869
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Bega Valley
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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 9,194 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eden?
In Eden, the median house price is $699K and the median unit price is $456K. Median weekly house rent is $570.
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 930 (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.