NSW · 2550

Candelo

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Candelo, NSW 2550.

Candelo, NSW 2550

About Candelo

Welcome to Candelo

Candelo is a town in south-eastern New South Wales, Australia. It is in the Bega Valley Shire local government area, 448 kilometres (278 mi) south of the state capital, Sydney and 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-west of the popular coastal holiday destination of Merimbula. In 2021, Candelo had a population of 780 people. Candelo was named by Peter Imlay, the first European settler in the area, who named his original 1834 house "Candelo House" after the town of Candelo, Italy.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Candelo, NSW 2550.

Population

780

residents (2021)

Median age

46

years

Household income

$1,256

median, per week

Median rent

$250

per week

Median mortgage

$1,200

per month

Mortgage / income

22%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Candelo

Government school catchment

Candelo Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Candelo

$660k

15 Candelo Street

house6 bd · 3 ba

Sold ~July 2026

$1.01m

1865 Myrtle Mountain Road

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$500k

18 Eden Street

house2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Properties & amenities in Candelo

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Price map around Candelo

Every listing for sale near Candelo, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Candelo suburb FAQ

Is Candelo a good place to live?

Candelo is a town in south-eastern New South Wales, Australia. Candelo is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 780 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Candelo?

Candelo has a population of 780 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.

What schools are in Candelo?

There is 1 school in or near Candelo, including Candelo Public School.

What suburbs are near Candelo?

Suburbs near Candelo include Toothdale, Kameruka and Kanoona.