Moama
NSW 2731 · Murray River
7,213 (2021) → 8,405 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Moama is a high growth suburb in Murray River, NSW 2731, about 634km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $769K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 203km inland. Moama has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.41%), New Zealand (0.78%), India (0.58%), Netherlands (0.42%), Scotland (0.39%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.39%), Italian (0.26%), Vietnamese (0.24%), Sinhal (0.21%), Filipino (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Moama Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1069
- Moama Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Moama
Is Moama safe?
Moama has a residential safety score of 40/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,211 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Moama?
In Moama, the median house price is $769K and the median unit price is $438K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Moama from Sydney CBD?
Moama is about 634.3 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Moama?
Moama has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 994 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Moama?
Moama has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.