South Wolumla NSW

Postcode 2550 · Bega Valley LGA

South Wolumla is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2550). With a population of 180, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in South Wolumla is $1.5 million, having surged 55.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,717.

Public transport access includes 10 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, South Wolumla offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.5M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 19.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +55.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.5M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability19.1x Stretched
Price Momentum+55.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education4/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.5M
55.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
180
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,471
Personal Income /wk$636
Mortgage /mth$1,717
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
Data: 2026