Candelo NSW

Postcode 2550 · Bega Valley LGA

Candelo is a small community in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2550). With a population of 780, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Candelo is $475,000, having dropped significantly 26.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,200.

Candelo is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 982, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 47 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, Candelo offers a gross rental yield of 6.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($475K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -26.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.6% High Yield
Price vs State$475K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-26.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education7/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$475K
-26.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
780
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,256
Personal Income /wk$638
Mortgage /mth$1,200
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops47
Bega St Opp Candelo Police Station
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA982
Total Students84
Government1
Candelo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 982
Data: 2026