NSW · Wingecarribee Council
Moss Vale, 2577
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Moss Vale is a regional centre in Wingecarribee that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. 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. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
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 regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 9,310
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,511
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 295 of 3,895
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 233 / 293 / 107
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)
- $710
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 90
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)
- 387
- Against the person
- 107
- Against property
- 138
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 87 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.7%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions63
- Fraud72
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment73
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences41
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)
- 1,039
- Moss Vale High SchoolSecondary
- Moss Vale Public SchoolPrimary
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- St Paul's International CollegeSecondary
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
292 public transport stops in this suburb
- 434 Nowra Rd
- Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St
- Moss Vale Court House, Argyle St
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).
641 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision7 MCCOURT ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 BROWLEY STREET MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space26 WYATT STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 SPENCER STREET MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 BAKER STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink211 ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation14 MANN CRESCENT MOSS VALE 2577Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure225 ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure559A ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 ARTHUR STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 SNOWY GUM RISE MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Subdivision173 LACKEY ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 STANLEY TERRACE MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; 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; Food and drink premiseSHOP 6 256 ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure38-40 WATSON ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1 PAUL CRESCENT MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 HAZELTON DRIVE MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 MACK STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 MONTGOMERY WAY MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 SUTTOR ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Shop504-506 ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 SUTTOR ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 NOWRA ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 ASHBOURNE BOULEVARD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 ARTHUR STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Subdivision60 LYTTON ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care604 ARGYLE STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Subdivision25 CABER STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support33 CARRIBEE ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Function centre140 NOWRA ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)21 PARKES ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space26 WYATT STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure233 IONA PARK ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space51 YARRAWA STREET MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences49 KENNEDY CLOSE MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure26 ELIZABETH STREET MOSS VALE 2577Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6078 ILLAWARRA HIGHWAY MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry14 DOUGLAS ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure13 GIBBONS ROAD MOSS VALE 2577Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 ELLWOOD WAY MOSS VALE 2577Determined
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
18 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Burcham Rd opp Torulosa DrBus stop
- Illawarra Hwy at Church RdBus stop
- Illawarra Hwy at Hazelton RdBus stop
- Illawarra Hwy opp Hazelton RdBus stop
- Fountain
- Playground (2)
- Roxburgh ParkPlayground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (7)
- Table
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
26 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Acacia ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Broulee ParkPark
- Cecil Hoskins Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Corbett WalkwayPark
- Corlette ParkPark
- Cosgrove ParkPark
- Creek ParkPark
- Dengate Cresent ParkPark
- Goode ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Dentistdentist
- Highlands Podiatrypodiatrist
- Moss Vale Healthcare Centredoctor
- Southern Medical Center Moss ValeElizabeth Streetdoctor
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)
- 6/10
- 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
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Christ Church, Churchyard & CemeteryBong Bong Road, Bong BongSHR
- Moss Vale Railway Station and yard groupMain Southern railway, Moss ValeSHR
- Moss Vale rail underbridge over Argyle StreetMain Southern railway 146 037, Moss ValeSHR
- Throsby Park Historic SiteChurch Road, Moss ValeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- KU Moss Vale Children's Centrekindergarten
- Wembley Road PreschoolWembley Roadkindergarten
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)
- 30
- 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
- 61.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 13% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 718th in Australia
- State rank
- 263rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #11 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 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
- Burcham Rd opp Torulosa Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Fountainamenitiesfountain
- Illawarra Hwy at Church Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Illawarra Hwy at Hazelton Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Illawarra Hwy opp Hazelton Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Moss Vale Veterinary Hospitalamenitiesveterinary
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Roxburgh Parkamenitiesplayground
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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