Bega, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bega, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Bega |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Bega Valley Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.68574 |
| Longitude | 149.84344 |
| Population | 4,683 |
| Density | 148.8 /km² |
| Area | 31.5 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2550 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 337 km south-southwest |
Bega is a locality in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,683. The locality covers an area of 31.5 km², giving a population density of about 148.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 337 km south-southwest of Sydney. Bega is located at 36.6857°S, 149.8434°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bega rests in a valley carved by ancient rivers, its surrounding landscape a soft unfolding of green pastures and forested hills that catch the late afternoon sun in a warm, golden hue. It lies 216.1 km south of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 177°T), and is situated 12.6 km west-north-west of Tathra. The Bega River itself, a silver ribbon, meanders through the valley floor, its banks fringed with willows whose leaves whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the fertile land that defines this place. Roads, like arteries, connect the scattered farms and homesteads, leading back to the main thoroughfare where the pulse of Bega beats with a quiet, steady rhythm.
The story of Bega is deeply entwined with the dairy industry, a legacy that echoes in the rich, dark soil and the contented lowing of cattle that still dot the paddocks. For generations, this valley has been a stronghold of milk production, its creamy output shaping the local economy and earning Bega a reputation for quality cheese, a tradition proudly upheld by its dairies. Beyond the dairy herds, the valley floor supports a diverse agricultural tapestry, with orchards yielding plump stone fruits and vineyards beginning to stretch their tendrils, hinting at future vintages. The spirit of resilience, forged through the challenges of farming and the occasional floodwaters of the river, is palpable in the character of Bega’s people, who hold a quiet pride in their enduring connection to this generous land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bega, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bega, in the Bega Valley Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bega includes the postcode (2550), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Bega Valley Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bega is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |