Cadgee
NSW 2545 • New South Wales
About Cadgee
Cadgee is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire local government area of New South Wales, situated in the Far South Coast hinterland approximately 30 kilometres north of Bega. The locality lies within a forested valley in the southern tablelands transition zone, with coordinates placing it in the Brogo River catchment between Cobargo and the Bemboka district, at an elevation typical of the rolling hills that characterise this part of coastal NSW. It falls within postcode 2545 and supports a very small permanent population on agricultural and lifestyle properties.
The Cadgee area is part of the broader Bega Valley district renowned for its rich dairy and beef grazing traditions, tall eucalypt forests, and access to the Wadbilliga National Park wilderness area to the west. The Far South Coast lifestyle — characterised by a mix of established farming families and sea-change residents — defines this quiet hinterland locality. Cobargo (approximately 20 kilometres south) is the nearest historic village, famous for its folk festival and artisan character, while Bega provides the main regional services including a hospital, supermarkets, and high schools.
Cadgee falls under postcode 2545 and is governed by the Eurobodalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Bega electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2545
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2545 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2545; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Bega (30 km) — connecting south to Eden or north to Nowra/Sydney Approx 30–40 min by car to Bega
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Cobargo (~20 km S) and Bega (~30 km S) are the nearest service centres; Canberra (~2.5 hrs via Snowy Mountains Hwy) is an alternative hub
A remote rural hinterland locality with no public transport access; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs and access to services in Bega or Cobargo.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bodalla Public School ICSEA 8904473 5257 7 Potato Point Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Eurobodalla Local Government Area, which contains Cadgee. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)