Bemboka NSW

Postcode 2550 · Bega Valley LGA

Bemboka is a small community in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2550). With a population of 589, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $53K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Bemboka is $633,000, having surged 22.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,138.

Bemboka is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 927, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 32 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bega Valley LGA is below average at 2,293 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bemboka offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($633K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +22.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$633K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+22.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$633K
22.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$245
POPULATION
589
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,015
Personal Income /wk$538
Mortgage /mth$1,138
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops32
Bemboka Police Station, Loftus St
Loftus St Opp Bemboka Police Station
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA927
Total Students29
Government1
Bemboka Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 927
Data: 2026