NSW · Mid-Coast Council
Moorland, 2443
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Moorland is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 516
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,260
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 15 of 214
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,473
- Employment rate
- 52.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 26 / 0 / 0
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)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 37
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)
- 24
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 9
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 74 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order28
- Domestic Violence Related Assault36
- Fraud29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment38
- Malicious Damage To Property41
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 825
- Moorland Public 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
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hannam Vale Rd Before Brays Lane
- Hannam Vale Rd Opp Moorland Hall
- Jericho Rd Before Coralville Rd
- Moorland Hall, Hannam Vale Rd
- Moorland Post Office, Hannam Vale Rd
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
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Plan your journey. Tom Cat Creek Rest Area is closed. To view other alternative rest areas please see the <a href="https://maps.transport.nsw.gov.au/egeomaps/rest-areas/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rest Areas Map</a>.Pacific Highway, Tom Cat Creek Rest Area22 Jun 2026 – 31 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).
27 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dairy (pasture-based)144 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Under Assessment
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation100 JERICHO ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dairy (pasture-based)144 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dairy (pasture-based)144 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
2024· 4 proposals
July 2024
- Subdivision32 CHURCH STREET MOORLAND 2443Determined
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)60 HENRYS LANE MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport16 CHURCH STREET MOORLAND 2443Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation92 BRAYS LANE MOORLAND 2443Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)101 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
September 2023
- Shed158 LONG POINT ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
July 2023
- Shed94 LONG POINT ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development102 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
January 2023
- DwellingFOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Other134 FORDS ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development51 JERICHO ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
September 2022
- Subdivision of land126 HANNAM VALE ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
May 2022
- Other106 HANNAM VALE ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Subdivision of land15 CORALVILLE ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Subdivision of land56 JERICHO ROAD MOORLAND 2443Withdrawn
March 2022
- Shed127 HANNAM VALE ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development19481 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOORLAND 2443Determined
January 2022
- Dual occupancy; Garages, carports and car parking spaces19485 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOORLAND 2443Determined
2021· 5 proposals
September 2021
- Farm buildings19481 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOORLAND 2443Determined
August 2021
- Shed48 JERICHO ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
July 2021
- Other392 HANNAM VALE ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
- Secondary dwelling65 JERICHO ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
February 2021
- Subdivision of land144 FOREST ROAD MOORLAND 2443Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Moorland Cottage CafeCafe
- Parking
- Moorland Post OfficePost office
- Sports field
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- Overlay applies
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)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- 29.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5469th in Australia
- State rank
- 1726th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #395 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #756 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Moorland Cottage Cafeamenitiescafe
- Moorland Post Officeamenitiespost_office
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime28
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime36
- Fraudcrime29
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime38
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime41
- Hannam Vale Rd Before Brays Lanetransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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