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Michelago

NSW 2620 • New South Wales

642
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
235.54 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Michelago

Michelago is a small historic village on the Monaro Plains in southern New South Wales, located approximately 50 kilometres south of Canberra along the Monaro Highway. With a population of around 642, it sits at an elevation on the broad, windswept tablelands between the capital and the alpine town of Cooma. The locality forms part of the broader Monaro region, a landscape defined by rolling grasslands, cold winters, and a strong pastoral heritage stretching back to early European settlement.

Life in Michelago revolves around the land, with cattle and sheep grazing dominating the surrounding countryside. The village has a quiet, self-sufficient character and attracts those seeking a rural lifestyle within a manageable drive of Canberra's services. The Monaro Highway provides the main transport link, and the nearby Bredbo River valley adds natural beauty to the landscape. The community is small and tight-knit, drawing people who value wide open spaces, clean air, and a genuine country pace of life.

Michelago falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Kurrajong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Kurrajong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.32°, 149.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
235.54 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

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

🏡House
$1.19M
8 sales · ▲ 12% vs 2024

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 2620

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2620, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$62,839
Median 2023–24
$75,205
▲ 19.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$85,871

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2620; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
50 km
By Train
No rail service; car or bus required
By Car (Peak)
50-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Monaro Highway provides direct route north to Canberra

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural village with no public transport; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
642
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelago NSW? +

Michelago is a rural locality on the Monaro Plains in southern NSW, located about 50 km south of Canberra along the Monaro Highway, between the capital and Cooma.

What is Michelago known for? +

Michelago is known for its pastoral heritage on the Monaro Plains, cold winters, and wide open grassland landscapes typical of the Monaro tableland region.

How far is Michelago from Canberra? +

Michelago is approximately 50 kilometres south of Canberra CBD, roughly a 45–55 minute drive via the Monaro Highway.

What is the median house price in Michelago? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,190,000, up 12% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Michelago a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Michelago is part of the Snowy Monaro 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 Michelago? +

Michelago had a population of 642 at the 2021 Census.