NSW · Bega Valley Council
Verona, 2550
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Verona is a quieter smaller community in Bega Valley, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in housing affordability and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $1,156
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 125
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,450
- Employment rate
- 48.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 83
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 13
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 21.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Breach Bail Conditions45
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property93
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- 116 Verona Rd
- 396 Gilberts Rd
- Upper Brogo Rd After Ringlands Rd
- Upper Brogo Rd At Ringlands Rd
- Verona Rd Opp 116
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
17 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure240 VERONA ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
2025· 2 proposals
May 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure351 GILBERTS ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11360 PRINCES HIGHWAY VERONA 2550Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home24 UPPER BROGO ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
May 2024
- Subdivision; Extensive agriculture; Commercial livestock grazing180 QUINLANS ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11520 PRINCES HIGHWAY VERONA 2550Determined
2023· 2 proposals
April 2023
- Recreational Uses14 Verona Road VeronaDetermined
- Alterations and additions to residential development173 UPPER BROGO ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
2022· 6 proposals
November 2022
- Dwelling376 UPPER BROGO ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
October 2022
- Shed11520 PRINCES HIGHWAY VERONA 2550Determined
August 2022
- Subdivision of land720 UPPER BROGO ROAD, VERONAAdditional Information Requested
June 2022
- Industrial development115 GILBERTS ROAD VERONA 2550Deferred Commencement
February 2022
- Home based child care37 UPPER BROGO ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
- ShedPRINCES HIGHWAY VERONA 2550Determined
2021· 3 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed11360 PRINCES HIGHWAY VERONA 2550Determined
- Dwelling112 QUINLANS ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
October 2021
- Subdivision of land170 DUMMETT JESSOPS ROAD VERONA 2550Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4786th in Australia
- State rank
- 1537th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #312 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #636 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime61
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime45
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime78
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime93
- 116 Verona Rdtransport
- 396 Gilberts Rdtransport
- Upper Brogo Rd After Ringlands Rdtransport
- Upper Brogo Rd At Ringlands Rdtransport
- Verona Rd Opp 116transport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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