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Lochiel Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Lochiel Compares
Lochiel vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Lochiel | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,586 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lochiel is a locality 367 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2549. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Bega Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Lochiel has a population of 411 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,586, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 11 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Lochiel includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 133 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lochiel scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Lochiel is part of the South Coast statistical area in New South Wales.
Lochiel Details
| Postcode | 2549 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 411 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,586/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $705/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 84.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 133 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.9622592 |
| Longitude | 149.8125624 |
| Distance from Sydney | 367 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | South Coast |
| Local Government | Bega Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 91 (22.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 82 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 136 (33.1%) |
| 65+ years | 64 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 51 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 44 (10.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 16 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 36 (26.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 48 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 53 (38.7%) |
Suburbs Near Lochiel
Same Postcode (2549)
More Lochiel Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.