Moving to Moama NSW 2731
What the official numbers say about living in Moama — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $315 a week, against a median household income of $1,348 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Moama grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,559 → 7,213 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Italian, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Moama sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest train station: Echuca, 4.1 km south.
Nearest airport: Echuca Airport, 7.5 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 638 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 2 parks — see them all on the Moama profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Moama Anglican Grammar School 750 m · Moama Public School 2.6 km · St Joseph's College 2.7 km · Echuca Primary School 3.8 km · Echuca College 4.3 km · Echuca East Primary School 4.6 km · St Mary's Primary School 4.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: Victoria Park 2.6 km · Hopwood Gardens 2.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Moama, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Long-billed Corella · Australian Wood Duck · Galah · Eastern Galah · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Moama, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moama here | 7,213 | — | 5/10 | 11% |
| Echuca | 15,056 | $560,000 | 3/10 | 6% |
| Tongala | 1,973 | $450,000 | 2/10 | 2% |
| Rochester | 3,154 | $300,000 | 2/10 | 5% |
| Mathoura | 1,002 | — | 2/10 | 25% |
| Kyabram | 7,416 | $450,000 | 2/10 | 4% |
| Elmore | 847 | $324,000 | 1/10 | 3% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Murray River — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2731 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Moama profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $315 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 30% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,559 people to 7,213. It sits about 638 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Echuca station is roughly 4.1 km away. Local government is Murray River council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Echuca · Tongala · Rochester · Mathoura · Kyabram · Elmore.
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