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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)

23
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

587
Population
$771K
Median house (2025)
77
Safety score
0
Transport score

Wallaga Lake is a moderate growth suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2546, about 297km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $771K is more affordable than 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.

296.6 km
To Sydney CBD
1.7 km
To coast
$550/wk
Median rent (house)
38.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

587
Population
62
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Bega Valley LGA population (est. 2025)37,017
Median household income (weekly)$915
vs NSW median-50.5%
Bachelor degree or higher36.1%
Born in Australia73.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse235 / 0 / 0

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

$771K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$550 / $450 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
Days on market (house)15 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

77
Residential

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:

1
Break & enter dwelling170/100k
1
Steal from dwelling170/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft170/100k
1
Domestic assault170/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
0
Non-domestic assault0/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 21 (all categories, latest year)3,578 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

11

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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 931
  • Central Tilba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 979

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBega Coach Stop (38.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
850mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
22 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachPebbly Beach (1.9 km)
Nearest hospitalSouth East Regional Hospital (39.7 km)
Nearest vet15.7 km
Nearest airportCanberra (141.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

16

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
2
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

77

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

78

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.70
Per 1,000 residents

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

97

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents3.41

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.63%
Projected population 2041651
Projected households 2041313

Source: 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 3,578 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Wallaga Lake?

In Wallaga Lake, the median house price is $771K. Median weekly house rent is $550.

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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.