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Millingandi

NSW 2549 • New South Wales

519
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalRetirees
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About Millingandi

Millingandi is a small rural locality on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated near Merimbula in the Bega Valley region, approximately 430 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 519 residents spread across 19 square kilometres, it offers a quiet semi-rural lifestyle surrounded by farmland and natural bushland. The area sits close to the Sapphire Coast, giving residents easy access to the beaches and waterways that define this spectacular stretch of coastline.

Life in Millingandi revolves around its natural surroundings, with residents drawn to outdoor pursuits such as fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the nearby Mimosa Rocks National Park. Merimbula township is just a short drive away, providing shops, schools, medical services, and the famous Merimbula Lake and beach. The community is tight-knit and primarily made up of long-term residents and sea-changers who appreciate the peaceful, unhurried pace of life on the South Coast.

Millingandi falls under postcode 2549 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 Bega electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2549
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bega Valley
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Bega
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.95°, 149.85°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.16 km²
Population Density
27 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2549

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2549, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,055
Median 2023–24
$50,014
▲ 24.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,940

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2549; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Merimbula, Eden, Bega 15-30 min to Merimbula

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No direct train; Sapphire Coast Express coach to Canberra or Sydney
By Car (Peak)
~5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
~5 hours

🛣️ Remote South Coast location; Merimbula Airport offers regional flights

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality requiring a car for most daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
519
▲ 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 Millingandi. 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 Millingandi located? +

Millingandi is a rural locality on the Far South Coast of NSW, near Merimbula in the Bega Valley region, about 430 km south of Sydney.

What is the population of Millingandi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Millingandi has a population of 519 residents.

What is Millingandi near? +

Millingandi is close to Merimbula, which offers shops, schools, and Merimbula Lake. Mimosa Rocks National Park is also nearby.

Is Millingandi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Millingandi 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.