Wallaga Lake
NSW 2546 · Bega Valley
587 (2021) → 602 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.
Wallaga Lake is a moderate growth suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2546, about 297km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Wallaga Lake has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2546 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.64%), Netherlands (1.53%), New Zealand (1.53%), Scotland (1.36%), Germany (0.85%)
Top languages: German (0.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 955 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bermagui Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 944
- Central Tilba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1026
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
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wallaga Lake
Is Wallaga Lake safe?
Wallaga Lake has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 3,237 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Wallaga Lake?
In Wallaga Lake, the median house price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Wallaga Lake from Sydney CBD?
Wallaga Lake is about 296.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Wallaga Lake?
Wallaga Lake has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wallaga Lake?
Wallaga Lake has a transport score of 0/100.