Bega, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Bega is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,013. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bega
Bega is a town in the south-east of New South Wales, Australia, in the Bega Valley Shire. It is considered the economic and commercial centre of the Bega Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,013 |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.6739°, 149.8418° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.9 inches (1,090 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bega
Bega is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,013. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Bega
Bega has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 663 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6739°S, 149.8418°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in |
Bega has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Bega
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW - Bega Campus | College | - | , |
| University of Wollongong Bega Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Bega
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega Valley Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mumbulla School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patricks Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bega High School | - | - | - | - |
| Thomas More Christian Montessori School Bega | - | - | - | - |
| Sapphire Coast Anglican College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bega
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Grandstand Radio | live sports, sport | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Bega
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega Pioneers Muesum | ||||
| Old School Museum | ||||
| Tathra Wharf Museum |
Libraries in Bega
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bega Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bermagui Branch Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Bega
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bega
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bega
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bega
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bega
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bega
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bega
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bega
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bega
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bega
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bega
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bega
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bega
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bega
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Merimbula Airport | MIM | Medium Airport |
| Bombala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cooma/Polo Flat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| frogs hollows airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bega
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bega Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bega
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grace Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St John's Evangelist Bega | |
| St Patrick's Church |
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Waterfalls Near Bega
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bega.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Mumbulla Creek Falls |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bega
What is the population of Bega?
Bega has a population of 5,013 residents and is located in Australia..
What is the weather like in Bega?
Bega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.
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