Lochiel NSW

Postcode 2549 · Bega Valley LGA

Lochiel is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2549). With a population of 411, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $82K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Lochiel is $810,000, having surged 47.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

Public transport access includes 17 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, Lochiel offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($810K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +47.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$810K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+47.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$810K
47.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
411
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,586
Personal Income /wk$705
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops17
Data: 2025