Wandella
NSW 2550 • New South Wales
About Wandella
Wandella is a small rural locality in the Bega Valley region of New South Wales, covering approximately 61.75 square kilometres of hilly farmland and bushland near the far south coast. With a population of around 141 people, it is a quiet and dispersed community situated within the state electorate of Monaro and the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro. The locality lies inland from the popular coastal strip around Bega and Tathra, in a landscape characterised by rolling green hills, dairy pastures, and native eucalypt forest. Its peaceful rural setting makes it appealing to those seeking an escape from urban life.
Residents of Wandella enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to the natural beauty of the Bega Valley, including nearby national parks, beaches, and the Bega River. The town of Bega, approximately 20–30 kilometres away, provides essential services including schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities. Dairy farming and mixed agriculture are central to the local economy, and the community reflects the resilient, independent spirit of coastal hinterland New South Wales. The area is popular with hobby farmers and those seeking affordable acreage within a comfortable distance of the coast.
Wandella falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Wandella for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
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.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional/school services — Bega 30–40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Bega is the nearest major service town at approx. 25 km
Rural locality; car required for all services and amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bega High School ICSEA 973Upper & Eden Sts
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Bega Valley Public School ICSEA 9176492 1280 27 Auckland St
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37 Bega Street
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2 Max Slater Dr
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55 Belmore Street
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Bemboka Public School ICSEA 9276493 0229 Kameruka St
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Candelo Public School ICSEA 9826493 2236 William St
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Cobargo Public School ICSEA 9416493 6482 Wandella Rd
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Quaama Public School ICSEA 9876493 8213 48 Cobargo St
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Tanja Public School ICSEA 10856494 0122 7 Barrabooka Rd
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Tathra Public School ICSEA 10486494 1291 Bega St
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Towamba Public School ICSEA 9586496 7159 Towamba St
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Wolumla Public School ICSEA 9316494 9226 6-8 BEGA ST
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Wyndham Public School ICSEA 9356494 2128 Monaro St
