Nethercote NSW

Postcode 2549 · Bega Valley LGA

Nethercote is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2549). With a population of 332, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Nethercote is $845,000, having remained flat 0% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $640. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Public transport access includes 15 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, Nethercote offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($845K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$845K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education2/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$845K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$440
POPULATION
332
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$663
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
Data: 2025