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Moruya

NSW 2537 · Eurobodalla

4,295 (2021)4,351 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Eurobodalla local government area (est. 41,771 residents)

33
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,295
Population
$810K
Median house (2025)
40
Safety score
0
Transport score

Moruya is a moderate growth suburb in Eurobodalla, NSW 2537, about 248km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $810K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Moruya has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.

248.0 km
To Sydney CBD
5.2 km
To coast
$580/wk
Median rent (house)
85.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,295
Population
52
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Eurobodalla LGA population (est. 2025)41,771
Median household income (weekly)$1,140
vs NSW median-38.4%
Bachelor degree or higher22.1%
Born in Australia79.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,539 / 17 / 127

Top countries of birth: England (3.8%), New Zealand (0.98%), India (0.51%), Netherlands (0.44%), Vietnam (0.44%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (0.47%), Malayalam (0.42%), Italian (0.3%), Spanish (0.28%), German (0.23%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$810K-0.0%
Median house (2025)
$420K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$580 / $370 wk
Rental yield (house)3.7%
Days on market (house)26 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

40
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

16
Break & enter dwelling373/100k
14
Steal from dwelling326/100k
9
Motor vehicle theft210/100k
23
Domestic assault536/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
31
Non-domestic assault722/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 524 (all categories, latest year)12,200 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

18

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

6
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 985
  • Moruya Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
  • Moruya High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 934

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Carroll CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9kmICSEA 1002
  • St Peter's Anglican College - BrouleeCombined · Independent · 9.9kmICSEA 1066
  • Broulee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1010

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBredbo Coach Stop (85.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
850mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
1111 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
2525 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachMoruya Heads Beach (6.1 km)
Nearest hospitalMoruya Hospital (2.0 km)
Nearest vet18.7 km
Nearest airportCanberra (105.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

35

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
25
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

17

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

8
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

25

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

75

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.40

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

73

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.16

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.32%
Projected population 20414,974
Projected households 20412,122

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Moruya

Is Moruya safe?

Moruya 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 12,200 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Moruya?

In Moruya, the median house price is $810K and the median unit price is $420K. Median weekly house rent is $580.

How far is Moruya from Sydney CBD?

Moruya is about 248.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Moruya?

Moruya has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 951 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Moruya?

Moruya has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.