NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Moruya, 2537
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Eurobodalla, Moruya combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and safety, while community and employment and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 4,295
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,140
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 191 of 1,920
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 45.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 115 / 127 / 17
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)
- 55
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)
- 255
- Against the person
- 66
- Against property
- 100
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment72
- Malicious Damage To Property55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Trespass62
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 943
- Moruya High SchoolSecondary
- Moruya Public SchoolPrimary
- St Mary's 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
300 public transport stops in this suburb
- Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Bengello Beach South, George Bass Dr
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Park
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Park
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
2 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksPrinces Highway10 Aug 2025 – 20 Dec 2026
- RoadworksPrinces Highway, Shelley Rd03 May 2026 – 03 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).
341 planning-related records
2026· 32 proposals
June 2026
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop50-54 VULCAN STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; 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 Australia77 HAWDONS ROAD MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure22 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Subdivision157 FRANCIS STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development14 HEFFERNAN PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16A THOMAS STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage63 QUEEN STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision18 MAUNSELL STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters12 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport35 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility38 DONNELLY DRIVE MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation72 DONNELLYS ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport52 CAMPBELL STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1A PANORAMA PARADE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)59 EVANS STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation320 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision11 QUEEN STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure121 HAWDON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal care premises; Animal boarding or training establishment115 DONNELLY DRIVE MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision37 BERGALIA STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3308 PRINCES HIGHWAY MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport35 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Minor building alterations (external)29B SOUTH HEAD ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1A CUTHARICH PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision10 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station38 SHELLEY ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision63 HAWDON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure13 YARRAGEE ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision22 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Stairway; Supporting Development6 RYAN PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
January 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 MURRAY STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support48 DONNELLYS RIDGE ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Farm building20-24 PRINCES HIGHWAY MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 YARIMUP PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Demolition; Animal shelters12 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Withdrawn
- Subdivision241 DWYERS CREEK ROAD MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure195 RIVER STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision13 SHORE STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support45 LUCK STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah54 YACCABA DRIVE MORUYA 2537Determined
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
108 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlerAlcohol
- Commonwealth BankATM
- IMB BankATM
- Precinct ATMATM
- Moruya French Hot BreadBakery
- The Cake TrolleyBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Horizon BankBank
68 Vulcan Street, Moruya
- IMBBank
- NABBank
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Quarry ParkPark
- Riverside ParkPark
- Russ Martin Moruya War Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- On site
- Ballards PharmacyFord Streetpharmacy
- Moruya HospitalRiver Streethospital
- Moruya Medical Centredoctor
- Moruya PharmacyVulcan Streetpharmacy
- Moruya Pharmacypharmacy
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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Abernethy and Co Stonemason's LatheMoruya and District Historical Society 85 Campbell Street MoruyaSHR
- Mechanics Institute13 Page Street MoruyaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Moruya Pre-School and Long Day Carechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 65.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 419th in Australia
- State rank
- 161st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #4 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #18 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- AMH Tyresamenitiestyres
- AMH Used Cars and Financeamenitiescar
- Ack Weyman Ovalamenitiespitch
- Adelaide Hotelamenitiespub
- Air Raid Tavernamenitiespub
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- Ampol 24 Hour Cardamenitiesfuel
- Apex Park, Vulcan Stamenitiesbus_stop
- B&T Autosamenitiescar_repair
- Ballards PharmacyamenitiesUnit 3 4 Ford Street, Moruyapharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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