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Wog Wog (Bega Valley - NSW)

NSW 2550 • New South Wales

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.41 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Wog Wog (Bega Valley - NSW)

Wog Wog is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire on New South Wales' Far South Coast, covering approximately 60 square kilometres of predominantly forested terrain. The locality's name derives from an Aboriginal word, reflecting the deep Indigenous heritage of the Bega Valley region. With no population recorded in the 2021 Census, Wog Wog functions as a broadly defined rural land area rather than a residential community, falling within postcode 2550 shared with Bega.

The land around Wog Wog consists of native forest and rural holdings typical of the hinterland behind the Bega Valley coastline. The broader Bega Valley area offers spectacular natural attractions including Mimosa Rocks National Park, Bega River, and the nearby sapphire coast beaches. Everyday services are available in Bega township, the regional centre of the Shire, which provides hospitals, schools, and retail, while Sydney is accessible via the Princes Highway in around five to six hours.

Wog Wog (Bega Valley - NSW) falls under postcode 2550 and is governed by Bega Valley Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2550
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bega Valley Shire
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.09°, 149.45°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
60.41 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
400 km
By Train
No train service; nearest station Bombala (freight only)
By Car (Peak)
5.5-6.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-5.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; Princes Highway (A1) is the main route; Bega township is the nearest service hub

Walkability Car-Dependent

Uninhabited rural locality; no transport infrastructure; access via unsealed local roads

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bega Valley Shire Local Government Area, which contains Wog Wog (Bega Valley - NSW). 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 Shire →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
0
▲ 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wog Wog NSW located? +

Wog Wog is a rural locality in the Bega Valley Shire on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, within postcode 2550 shared with Bega.

What does the name Wog Wog mean? +

Wog Wog is an Aboriginal place name from the local Yuin language of the Bega Valley region, reflecting the deep Indigenous connection to this area of the Far South Coast.

Is Wog Wog a suburb or a town? +

Wog Wog is classified as a locality — a sparsely settled rural land area in the Bega Valley Shire with no formal township or village structure. The nearest service town is Bega.

Is Wog Wog a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wog Wog is part of the Bega Valley Shire 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.