Bega
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Bega is a picturesque rural town set in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, famous for its cheese-making heritage and tranquil countryside. The town offers a laid-back lifestyle and is a gateway to the scenic Sapphire Coast, ideal for nature lovers and foodies.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
5,013
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-36.67°, 149.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
11.7°C
Record High
38.5°C
Record Low
4.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
816 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
234.0
Airport
MIM
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.