NSW · Liverpool Council

Moorebank, 2173

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Desirability score

68.8/100
Good

Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Moorebank is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Moorebank is a practical established suburb in Liverpool, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
11,408
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$2,201
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
155 of 3,681
Median monthly mortgage
$2,500
Employment rate
57%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
258 / 493 / 132

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$760
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
80

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
132
Against the person
45
Against property
58
Rate per 1,000 residents
11.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 254 residents
State safety percentile
0.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.6%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault32
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
  • Malicious Damage To Property58
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle19
  • Transport Regulatory Offences15

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,038.5
  • Moorebank High SchoolSecondary
  • Newbridge Heights Public SchoolPrimary
  • Nuwarra Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

135 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Moorebank Plaza, Stockton Av
  • Newbridge Rd Opp Riverside Rd
  • Stockton Av After Edgecombe Av
  • Stockton Av Opp Edgecombe Av
  • Stockton Av Opp Moorebank Plaza

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • <strong>From 5am Fri 19 Jun</strong> the M5 Mwy westbound mainline and Moorebank Ave westbound on-ramp will have the following changes: <ul><li>Lanes will have a reduced width and a reduced speed limit of 80kmh</li><li>Cyclist access beneath Moorebank Ave will be closed. Detour via Moorebank Ave off-ramp, Anzac Rd/Bushmaster Ave, then Moorebank Ave on-ramp back to M5 Mwy,</li></ul><strong>From 5am Wed 24 Jun</strong> the M5 Mwy eastbound mainline and Moorebank Ave eastbound off-ramp will have the following changes:<ul><li>Speed limit on the mainline will be reduced to 80kmh</li><li>M5 Mwy eastbound off-ramp will have reduced lane widths. and a reduced speed limit of 50kmh</li></ul>M5 Motorway, Moorebank Avenue18 Jun 2026 – 06 Jul 2026
  • Reduced speed limit. Check signage. Plan your journey.M5 Motorway on/off-ramps, Moorebank Avenue09 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027
  • RoadworksM5 Motorway eastbound off-ramp, Moorebank Avenue10 Jun 2026 – 10 Jun 2027
  • RoadworksHeathcote Road westbound on-ramp, M5 Motorway24 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksMoorebank Avenue westbound on-ramp, M5 Motorway29 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

371 planning-related records

2026· 20 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    67 SELWAY AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Rainwater tanks
    19 WILKES AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
  • Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Centre-based child care
    15 HEATHCOTE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    29 SELWAY AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • May 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility; Other Infrastructure
    3 STOCKTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Hours of operation and trading
    146 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    Lot 243 11 Bartholomew Circuit FarleyWithdrawn
  • Subdivision
    88 STOCKTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    4 ARALUEN AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry
    377 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    28 GAL CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    36 CRAIG AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station
    80 HEATHCOTE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
  • March 2026

  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    23 PAINE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 VASTA AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    9 ARALUEN AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • February 2026

  • Subdivision
    26 EDGECOMBE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    27 GAL CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    36 CLYDE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    10 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
2025· 20 proposals
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 RENTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    29 SHORELINE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Withdrawn
  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    41 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • September 2025

  • Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    101 NUWARRA ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool
    7 TOPIN PLACE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
  • August 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    35 CURTIS CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    36 PAINE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    55 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Withdrawn
  • Subdivision
    26 SELWAY AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    56 ELOUERA CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • June 2025

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club
    43 BRICKMAKERS DRIVE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    9 METCALFE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    75 RENTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure
    12 METCALFE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    92 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Subdivision
    200 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    86 NUWARRA ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

81 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench
  • Anzac Rd after Secombe PlBus stop
  • Anzac Rd opp Secombe PlBus stop
  • Brickmakers Dr after Nuwarra RdBus stop
  • Brickmakers Dr before Nuwarra RdBus stop
  • Heathcote Rd after Church RdBus stop
  • Heathcote Rd at Seton RdBus stop
  • Heathcote Rd before Church RdBus stop
  • Heathcote Rd opp Church RdBus stop
  • Heathcote Rd opp Seton RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

23 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bill Morrison ParkPark
  • Central ParkPark
  • Clinches Pond ReservePark
  • Clyde ParkPark
  • Cole ParkPark
  • Ernie Smith Recreation AreaPark
  • Ernie Smith ReservePark
  • Helles ParkPark
  • Hillcrest ParkPark
  • Kelso ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Amcalpharmacy
  • Chiropractic and Allied Healthalternative
  • Direct Solutions Rehabilitation and Occupational Servicesrehabilitation
  • Health Focus Family Medical Practicedoctor
  • Moorebank Dentaldentist
  • MyFootDrdoctor
  • PhysioFitphysiotherapist
  • South West Chiropractic & Sport Injury Centrealternative
  • Sports Focus Podiatrydoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
33
Parks (OSM)
27

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
68.8/100 — Good
State standing
Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
256th in Australia
State rank
102nd in NSW
Peer rank
#26 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#73 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Amcalamenitiespharmacy
  • Anzac Rd after Secombe Plamenitiesbus_stop
  • Anzac Rd opp Secombe Plamenitiesbus_stop
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Breakout Escape Roomsamenitiesescape_game
  • Brickmakers Dr after Nuwarra Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Brickmakers Dr before Nuwarra Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Cake It Away Moorebankamenitiespastry
  • Competitive WindscreensamenitiesUnit 6 14 Cunningham Streetcar_parts
  • Golden Rose Restaurantamenitiesrestaurant

Data sources & freshness

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