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Moss Vale

NSW 2577 · Wingecarribee

9,310 (2021) → 9,778 est. (2025) · Stable

69
Overall score

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

9,310
Population
$997K
Median house (2025)
97
Safety score
83
Transport score

Moss Vale is a stable suburb in Wingecarribee, NSW 2577, about 106km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $997K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 43km inland. Moss Vale has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.

106.0 km
To Sydney CBD
42.7 km
To coast
$695/wk
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,310
Population
45
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,511
vs NSW median-18.3%
Bachelor degree or higher34.8%
Born in Australia77.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,124 / 107 / 293

Top countries of birth: England (4.43%), New Zealand (1.6%), Philippines (1.17%), Nepal (1.03%), China (0.68%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.16%), Mandarin (0.9%), Italian (0.56%), Filipino (0.49%), Thai (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$997K+10.9%
Median house (2025)
$711K-0.3%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$695 / $500 wk
Rental yield (house)3.6%
Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

97
Residential

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

6
Break & enter dwelling64/100k
11
Steal from dwelling118/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft64/100k
27
Domestic assault290/100k
1
Robbery11/100k
30
Non-domestic assault322/100k

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: 463 (all categories, latest year)4,973 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

56

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

15
Within 10km5 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Paul's International CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1077
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1045
  • Moss Vale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
  • Moss Vale Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 996
  • The King's School, Tudor HousePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Chevalier CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 1084
  • Oxley CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.8kmICSEA 1141
  • Southern Highlands Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.6kmICSEA 1059
  • Bowral High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 973
  • Bowral Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1080
  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1101
  • Berrima Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 1029
  • Glenquarry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 1041
  • Aurora Southern Highlands Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 9kmICSEA 1045
  • Exeter Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1034

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency238.5/hr
Nearest train stationMoss Vale (2.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
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
88 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2828 in suburbParks
1111 in suburbPlaygrounds
1414 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
3838 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBowral and District Hospital (7.8 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (80.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

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

2
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
38
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

28
Parks
1
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

13

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

49

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
12
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.54

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

41

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.75

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.23%
Projected population 204110,134
Projected households 20413,922

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Wingecarribee

Burradoo$2.09M83transportManchester SquareData not available0transportWerai$3.85M35transportBowral$1.39M83transportNew BerrimaData not available0transportAvocaData not available35transport

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Frequently asked questions about Moss Vale

Is Moss Vale safe?

Moss Vale has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 4,973 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Moss Vale?

In Moss Vale, the median house price is $997K and the median unit price is $711K. Median weekly house rent is $695.

How far is Moss Vale from Sydney CBD?

Moss Vale is about 106.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Moss Vale?

Moss Vale has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1033 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Moss Vale?

Moss Vale has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.

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.