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Kameruka

NSW 2550 • New South Wales

192
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricHeritageAgriculturalQuiet

About Kameruka

Kameruka is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley region of southern New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres west of the coastal town of Bega within the Bega Valley Shire council area. With a population of 192 residents spread across around 32 square kilometres of farming country, it is a quiet agricultural community set amid rolling green hills and dairy pastures. The median household income of around $39,000 reflects its rural character and the modest, pastoral economy that defines the area.

The locality is best known for the historic Kameruka Estate, an English-style agricultural estate established in the 1830s and developed by the Tooth family from the 1860s into a largely self-contained rural community famous for its dairy farms and cheese-making operations. This heritage property remains a significant piece of Bega Valley history, with its archival collections now held by the Bega Valley Genealogy Society. Kameruka offers a genuinely rural lifestyle, with the town of Bega providing the nearest shops, schools, medical facilities, and onward connections to the Sapphire Coast.

Kameruka falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coaches (NSW TrainLink) — Bega / Canberra / Sydney (Eden/Narooma corridor) 20 min to Bega; 5-6 hr to Sydney

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
420 km
By Train
No direct train service; NSW TrainLink coach from Bega (~20 min drive) to Sydney (~6 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hr via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr via Princes Highway

🛣️ Car is essential. Bega (~20 km east) is the main service hub. Canberra is about 2.5 hr by road.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily errands require driving to Bega or surrounding towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
192
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kameruka known for? +

Kameruka is best known for the historic Kameruka Estate, an English-style agricultural property established in the 1830s and developed by the Tooth family from the 1860s. The estate was famous for its dairy farms and cheese-making operations, and it remains a significant piece of Bega Valley heritage.

How far is Kameruka from Sydney CBD? +

Kameruka is approximately 420 kilometres south of Sydney, making it roughly a 5–6 hour drive via the Princes Highway and Hume Highway. Bega, the nearest service town, is about 20 kilometres to the east.

Does Kameruka have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service on the Sapphire Coast. Regional NSW TrainLink coaches operate through Bega, approximately 20 kilometres from Kameruka, but a car is essential for reaching them and for daily life in the locality.

What is the population of Kameruka? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kameruka has a population of 192 residents across approximately 32 square kilometres of rural land in the Bega Valley.

Is Kameruka a good place to live? +

Kameruka suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the scenic Bega Valley, with the natural beauty of southern NSW and the Sapphire Coast close at hand. Residents rely on Bega for services and the Sapphire Coast for beaches, making it ideal for self-sufficient rural dwellers.

What is the postcode for Kameruka? +

The postcode for Kameruka, NSW is 2550, shared with the town of Bega and surrounding localities in the Bega Valley Shire.