NSW · Liverpool Council
Moorebank, 2173
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Desirability score
- 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 Profile — Australian 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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
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 statistics — NSW 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
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 & closures — State 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 structure67 SELWAY AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Rainwater tanks19 WILKES AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Centre-based child care15 HEATHCOTE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 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 Infrastructure3 STOCKTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Shop; Hours of operation and trading146 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structureLot 243 11 Bartholomew Circuit FarleyWithdrawn
- Subdivision88 STOCKTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling4 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 industry377 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 GAL CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 CRAIG AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
April 2026
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station80 HEATHCOTE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support23 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 dwelling9 ARALUEN AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision26 EDGECOMBE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces27 GAL CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure36 CLYDE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Additional Information Requested
2025· 20 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 RENTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29 SHORELINE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Withdrawn
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure41 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
September 2025
- Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading101 NUWARRA ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Dual occupancy (detached); Swimming pool7 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 structure36 PAINE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool55 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20 MARKET STREET MOOREBANK 2170Withdrawn
- Subdivision26 SELWAY AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool56 ELOUERA CRESCENT MOOREBANK 2170Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club43 BRICKMAKERS DRIVE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure9 METCALFE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure75 RENTON AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure12 METCALFE AVENUE MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure92 JACK O'SULLIVAN ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Subdivision200 NEWBRIDGE ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure86 NUWARRA ROAD MOOREBANK 2170Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
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 amenities — OpenStreetMap 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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 overlays — State 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 features — OpenStreetMap 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 index — Suburb 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
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.