Moving to Mossy Point NSW 2537
What the official numbers say about living in Mossy Point — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,759 a week.
About 83% of homes are owner-occupied and 15% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mossy Point grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (510 → 608 people).
Around 77% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Greek, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mossy Point scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest airport: Moruya Airport, 7.9 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 238 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Mossy Point profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Peter's Anglican College 1 km · Broulee Public School 1.3 km · Carroll College 2.2 km
Groceries: IGA 1.4 km
Parks and reserves: Mossy Point Reserve 750 m · Leap Park 1 km · Jack Buckley Memorial Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mossy Point, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Red Wattlebird · Australian Magpie · Little Wattlebird · Brown Thornbill · Superb Fairy-wren.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mossy Point, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossy Point here | 608 | — | 7/10 | 45% |
| Broulee | 1,947 | — | 7/10 | 44% |
| Tomakin | 1,233 | — | 5/10 | 39% |
| Malua Bay | 2,071 | — | 6/10 | 46% |
| Lilli Pilli | 647 | — | 7/10 | 68% |
| Surf Beach | 1,934 | — | 3/10 | 45% |
| Moruya Heads | 1,125 | — | 5/10 | 78% |
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 Mossy Point profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week, and about 15% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 510 people to 608. It sits about 238 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: Mossy Point vs Tomakin · Mossy Point vs Lilli Pilli.
Nearby guides: Broulee · Tomakin · Malua Bay · Lilli Pilli · Surf Beach · Moruya Heads.
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