Moruya Heads vs Moruya
The verdict
Moruya Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $865K in Moruya. Moruya Heads rates higher for education (50 vs 41). Moruya rates higher for liveability (58 vs 22). Moruya Heads is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 5.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Moruya Heads rates higher (100 vs 40/100 in Moruya).
Scores
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 50 | 41 |
| Liveability | 22 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,125 | 4,295 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,357 | $1,140 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 22.1% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Moruya Heads Moderate Growth · Moruya Moderate Growth
Property
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $827K | $865K |
| Median unit price | $530K | $471K |
| House price YoY | 4.0% | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 18 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 40 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 178 | 536 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,689 | 10,733 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Moruya Heads · Moruya
Transport
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 87.2 km | 85.3 km |
Liveability
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.0°C | 16.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 850 | 850 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 248.1 km | 248.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 6.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Moruya Heads | Moruya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,125 | 4,295 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,140 | 4,351 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,303 | 4,974 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.33% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Moruya Heads or Moruya?
Moruya Heads has the higher residential safety score (Moruya Heads 100/100 vs Moruya 40/100).
Which is more affordable, Moruya Heads or Moruya?
Moruya Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $865K.
Which has better public transport, Moruya Heads or Moruya?
Moruya Heads and Moruya have similar transport scores.
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