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Doctor George Mountain

NSW 2550 • New South Wales

65
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
7.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Doctor George Mountain

Doctor George Mountain is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales, situated in the Bega Valley Shire approximately 36.7°S, 149.7°E. Covering around 7 square kilometres at an elevated position inland from the Far South Coast, the locality has a recorded population of approximately 65 residents and is characterised by farmland and state forest. It takes its name from the nearby mountain of the same name, a prominent feature in the local landscape.

Life in Doctor George Mountain is deeply rural, with properties focused on grazing and mixed farming in the hinterland behind the Sapphire Coast. The broader Bega Valley region offers access to the beautiful coastal towns of Bermagui, Tathra, and Bega, as well as Bega Valley nature reserves and the scenic South Coast Highway corridor. Everyday services are accessed in nearby Bega, the regional centre of the Far South Coast.

Doctor George Mountain 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
7.17 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 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

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest station is Bega (CountryLink coach connection)
By Car (Peak)
5-6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5-5.5 hours

🛣️ Very remote; car essential; accessed via Snowy Mountains Highway and local rural roads

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport; vehicle required for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
65
▲ 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 Doctor George Mountain. 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

Where is Doctor George Mountain NSW? +

Doctor George Mountain is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, situated inland from the Far South Coast, approximately 380 kilometres south of Sydney.

How did Doctor George Mountain get its name? +

The locality takes its name from the nearby Doctor George Mountain, a prominent peak in the Bega Valley hinterland named after an early colonial figure associated with the region.

What is the nearest town to Doctor George Mountain? +

Bega is the nearest major town, providing schools, hospitals, shopping, and services for residents of the surrounding rural localities including Doctor George Mountain.

Is Doctor George Mountain a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Doctor George Mountain 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.

What is the population of Doctor George Mountain? +

Doctor George Mountain had a population of 65 at the 2021 Census.