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Brogo

NSW 2550 • New South Wales

581
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
395.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversidePeacefulAffordable
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About Brogo

Brogo is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 15 kilometres north of Bega and around 450 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD. With a population of 581 spread across an extensive 395 square kilometres of hilly bushland and river valley terrain, Brogo is one of the more sparsely populated localities in the region. The Brogo River, which rises in the Wadbilliga National Park on the Great Dividing Range, flows through the area and gives the locality its name — a long-established pastoral and dairying district.

The locality is characterised by working farms, timber country, and pockets of remnant native bushland along the river corridors, with the nearby Wadbilliga National Park offering a dramatic wilderness backdrop. Bega, around 15 kilometres to the south, provides the full range of services, schools, and retail facilities for Brogo residents. The relaxed, agricultural character of the area appeals to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers looking for affordable acreage on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales.

Brogo falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the Bega Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2550
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bega Valley
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 149.70°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
395.80 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Brogo for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$750K
9 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2550

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2550, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,386
Median 2023–24
$47,793
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,453

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2550; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach — Sydney (Central) via South Coast Approx 6–7 hours to Sydney (via Bega)

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
450 km
By Train
No rail service; NSW TrainLink coach from Bega (~15 km) connects to Canberra or Sydney
By Car (Peak)
Approx 5 hr – 5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 4 hr 45 min – 5 hr

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway (A1). Canberra is approx 230 km north-west via the Monaro Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Brogo is a dispersed rural locality with no village centre; all services require a drive to Bega or other nearby towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
581
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bega Valley Local Government Area, which contains Brogo. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
106.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.5%
Motor vehicle theft
84.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
311.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
136.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 12.3%
View all 62 offence types for Bega Valley →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brogo known for? +

Brogo is known for its pastoral and dairying heritage in the Bega Valley, the Brogo River which flows through the district, and its proximity to the wilderness of Wadbilliga National Park. The broader Bega Valley region is famous for the Bega Cheese brand and its dairy industry.

How far is Brogo from Sydney CBD? +

Brogo is approximately 450 kilometres south of Sydney's CBD, making it roughly a 5-hour drive via the Princes Highway through the NSW South Coast.

Does Brogo have public transport? +

Brogo has no local public transport services. The nearest town with coach connections is Bega, approximately 15 kilometres to the south, where NSW TrainLink coach services run to Canberra and Sydney. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Brogo? +

Brogo had a population of 581 at the 2021 Census, spread across a large area of approximately 396 square kilometres in the Bega Valley Shire, making it a low-density rural locality.

Is Brogo a good place to live? +

Brogo offers an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle in beautiful South Coast hinterland country, well-suited to farming families and those seeking space and natural surrounds. Residents are within easy reach of Bega's services and the spectacular beaches of the NSW South Coast.

What is the postcode for Brogo? +

The postcode for Brogo is 2550, shared with Bega and several other localities in the Bega Valley Shire.

What is the median house price in Brogo? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $750,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Brogo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Brogo is part of the Bega Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.