Moving to Moruya NSW 2537
What the official numbers say about living in Moruya — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,140 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Moruya grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,855 → 4,295 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Malayalam, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Moruya scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 6 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 249 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 4 parks — see them all on the Moruya profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Mary's Primary School 250 m · Moruya Public School 250 m · Moruya Preschool Kindergarten 850 m · Moruya High School 950 m
Groceries: Woolworths 250 m · Rustic Pantry 300 m · IGA 450 m
Parks and reserves: Apex Park 100 m · Russ Martin Moruya War Memorial Park 500 m · Lions Park 750 m · Riverside Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Moruya, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Red Wattlebird · Australian Wood Duck · White-faced Heron.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Moruya, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moruya here | 4,295 | — | 2/10 | 36% |
| Moruya Heads | 1,125 | — | 5/10 | 78% |
| Broulee | 1,947 | — | 7/10 | 44% |
| Mossy Point | 608 | — | 7/10 | 45% |
| Tomakin | 1,233 | — | 5/10 | 39% |
| Tuross Head | 2,353 | — | 4/10 | 27% |
| Malua Bay | 2,071 | — | 6/10 | 46% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Eurobodalla — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2537 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Moruya profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,855 people to 4,295. It sits about 249 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Eurobodalla council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Moruya vs Broulee · Moruya vs Tomakin.
Nearby guides: Moruya Heads · Broulee · Mossy Point · Tomakin · Tuross Head · Malua Bay.
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