NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Moruya Heads, 2537
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Moruya Heads is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in safety and transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,125
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,357
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 124 of 552
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,663
- Employment rate
- 48.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 34 / 62 / 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)
- 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)
- 67
- Against the person
- 17
- Against property
- 26
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -25.4%
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
Public transport
46 public transport stops in this suburb
- 115 The Anchorage Moruya Hds
- 55 The Anchorage Moruya Hds
- South Head Rd At Headland Gr
- South Head Rd Opp Crest Cres
- The Anchorage Before South Head 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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
65 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 CONSTABLE STREET MORUYA HEADS 2537Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)17 HEADLAND GROVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Under Assessment
- Subdivision64 HAZEL ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 NATIVE WAY MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision26 HALYARD DRIVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Additional Information Requested
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 CREST CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 RENEE CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 HAZEL ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 ELIZABETH STREET MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool108 THE ANCHORAGE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 HEADLAND GROVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 DELL PARADE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation8 POST STREET MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 CORONATION DRIVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers; Residential Accommodation11 NATIVE WAY MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 NEWSTEAD ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure271 SOUTH HEAD ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision26 HALYARD DRIVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 DELL PARADE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55-63 THE ANCHORAGE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development200 SOUTH HEAD ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 HEADLAND GROVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
2023· 16 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96 THE ANCHORAGE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 MILLERS CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
September 2023
- Dwelling7 DELL PARADE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14A NATIVE WAY MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition19 DELL PARADE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs1 CORONATION DRIVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development34 DELL PARADE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling4 MILLERS CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces4 SPINNAKER PLACE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development22 SPINNAKER PLACE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development17 HEADLAND GROVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Withdrawn
February 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces222 SOUTH HEAD ROAD MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling22 RENEE CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Dwelling4 MILLERS CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 HEADLAND GROVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 RENEE CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
2022· 2 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces8-10 CHARLES MOFFITT DRIVE MORUYA HEADS 2537Determined
November 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development22 MILLERS CRESCENT MORUYA HEADS 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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
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)
- 5/10
- 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
- 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
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4108th in Australia
- State rank
- 1296th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #65 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #133 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime72
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime46
- Trespasscrime62
- 115 The Anchorage Moruya Hdstransport
- 55 The Anchorage Moruya Hdstransport
- South Head Rd At Headland Grtransport
- South Head Rd Opp Crest Crestransport
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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Comparable suburbs
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