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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
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The median house price in Moama is $756k, with units at $443k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Moama has an estimated 8,115 residents, up from 6,930 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,185 people, or 17.1%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 800 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 89.9% of that increase. Density is about 49 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, Moama recorded an estimated population of approximately 8,115 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 6,930 residents counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,185 people (17.1%). Such growth is calculated by pairing the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population figure of 8,036 with 800 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local population density stands at 48 persons per square kilometer, highlighting a spacious residential setting. With an increase of 17.1% since the 2021 census, Moama outpaced both the broader SA3 area (4.8%) and Rest of NSW, positioning it at the forefront of regional expansion.
Net interstate relocations served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 89.9% of total recent population additions. SA2 geographic projections prepared by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures, are utilized by AreaSearch. In locations outside the scope of this series, NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 relative to a 2021 baseline are incorporated. Age-specific trajectory patterns derived from these datasets have likewise been extended across all localities from 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, Moama is anticipated to register remarkable demographic expansion, ranking within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions nationwide. Projections rooted in the most recent annual ERP statistics indicate an addition of 3,582 persons by 2041, representing cumulative growth of 43.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
584 new dwellings have been approved in Moama over the past five years, an average of 116 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 116 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential planning permissions across Moama have averaged roughly 116 dwellings annually, totaling 584 approved dwellings across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 2.3 new residents per year per dwelling points toward consistent buyer interest that underpins property pricing. Newly approved residential construction carries a mean construction value of $499,000. Additionally, non-residential building approvals totaled $6.7 million in the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the locality. On a per-capita basis, Moama registers 176.0% greater building approval activity than Rest of NSW, providing broader options for prospective purchasers.
This rate substantially exceeds nationwide figures and demonstrates significant developer enthusiasm. Detached houses accounted for 98.0% of recent construction permits, while medium and high-density housing represented 2.0%, preserving a low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to family living and space. Averaging around 57 people per dwelling approval, the township exhibits the defining hallmarks of an expanding market. Longer-term demographic forecasts indicate that Moama will gain 3,503 residents by 2041 relative to the newest quarterly figures from AreaSearch. While residential building volume is currently tracking in step with expected demographic gains, increased buyer competition may emerge as the local populace expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moama
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moama, worth an estimated $77 million. A further 82 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.43 billion. 28 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic infrastructure upgrades, capital works, and town planning programs play a substantial role in driving regional performance. A total of 13 major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch as having significant influence on the locality. Prominent developments include Perricoota Parklands Estate, Moama Shopping Complex Development, Moama Preschool Development, and The Vines Estate.
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Perricoota Parklands Estate
Moama's newest residential estate featuring 3 stages with lot sizes starting at 753sqm. Located between Lakeview, Perricoota Run, Dungala Rise and The Vines Estates. Developer discounts available on remaining Stage 1 allotments.
Moama Shopping Complex Development
Proposed expansion of retail and commercial facilities in central Moama to serve the growing residential developments and tourist population.
The Vines Estate
Residential estate development adjacent to Perricoota Vines Retreat and vineyard. Planned community development with access to resort facilities and recreational amenities.
Moama Preschool Development
New preschool facility to serve the growing residential developments in Moama, featuring modern early childhood education facilities and outdoor play areas.
Lakeview Estate
Master-planned residential community along the Murray River featuring 174 allotments, waterfront lots, a new lake, playground, BBQ area, and environmental conservation areas. A walkable community with plenty of green space, just 650m from the Murray River.
Dungala Rise Estate
Premium residential development featuring wide tree-lined streets and large allotments averaging 1,100sqm. Located near Three Black Sheep Cafe with future planned parkland and cycle path to Rich River Golf Club.
Rich River Lakes Estate
Lakeside residential estate adjacent to Rich River Golf Club featuring premium lots with golf course and lake views, recreational facilities including swimming pool, tennis court, and community amenities.
Victoria Park Multipurpose Community and Emergency Relief Centre
Redevelopment of Victoria Park in Echuca into a multipurpose community and emergency relief centre. Features a 400-seat accessible grandstand, community facility with change rooms, function space (250 seated/400 standing), emergency relief centre with companion animal shelter, 99kW solar system, upgraded playground and sealed car parking. The entire facility, including the new community building and emergency relief centre, was officially opened on 29 November 2025.
3,864 residents of Moama are employed, from a labour force of 3,947. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 59.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 7,372, about 91% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Moama features an even distribution across blue-collar and professional occupations, complemented by a solid presence in community and essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,864. The jobless rate sits 2.0% below the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, while labour force participation aligns closely with the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census findings showed that only 10.4% of workers operated from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions must be noted. Health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food represent the foremost employment categories for the resident workforce.
Representation in accommodation & food is especially pronounced, standing at 1.6 times the Regional NSW average. Conversely, mining accounts for a modest 0.5% share of local employment, well underneath the 2.5% figure across Regional NSW. A comparison between local resident counts and Census workplace locations indicates that employment positions within the immediate boundary remain somewhat constrained. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM releases shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 4.1% and total employed persons fell by 4.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment diminished by 0.9%, the overall labor force shrank by 0.4%, and joblessness climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Future employment outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide broader perspective on occupational trends. While nationwide employment is modeled to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trajectories vary across specific sectors. Applying these national industry weightings to the existing local workforce profile suggests Moama's employment could increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this serves as a simple illustrative industry weighting and excludes localized population models).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moama is $1,348 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $687 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,169 a year against an average of $62,723. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO tax statistics for financial year 2023, individual earnings in the Moama SA2 remain below national benchmarks, displaying a median taxable income of $51,169 and an average of $62,723. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 alongside a mean of $65,215. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces modeled earnings of roughly $56,450 (median) and $69,196 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal earnings in Moama consistently placed between the 23rd and 25th percentiles across Australia.
Among individual income brackets, the largest cohort (27.6%, or 2,239 residents) earns $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the regional rate of 29.9%. Post-housing disposable income stands at 85.8%, placing the area in the 26th percentile nationally, with the broader SEIFA income measure situated in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moama had 2,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $322 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,638 a month. Rent absorbs 23.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses represented 86.6% of residential dwellings in Moama, while apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings accounted for 13.5%, compared with 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Full home ownership was considerably higher in Moama at 46.2%, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (33.2%) or leased (20.6%). Monthly median mortgage costs stood at $1,638 and weekly median rent was $322, below Regional NSW levels of $1,733 and $330 respectively. Compared to national benchmarks, Moama's mortgage commitments sit comfortably beneath the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent remains noticeably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moama counted 2,623 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,072 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 38% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 73.0% of all households. This group consists of couples without children (37.7%), couples with children (27.5%), and single parent families (7.3%). The remaining 27.0% is made up of non-family households, including single-person households at 25.2% and share or group households at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy matches the wider Regional NSW benchmark at 2.4 people per home.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Moama hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 801 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show a lower incidence of higher education qualifications, with 17.5% of residents possessing a university degree compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.5% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.3%. Vocational pathways are widely held, with 37.7% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (27.8%). Active learning engagement is widespread, with 25.7% of the local population attending an educational institution. Broken down by stage, this encompasses 10.5% attending primary schools, 8.2% in secondary education, and 1.7% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moama reaches 77 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit networks in Moama feature 77 active passenger stops across coach, bus, and rail services, operated via 20 individual routes that deliver 593 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's residential profile, commuting outward is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of trips. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements involved 10.4% of residents at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences. Across all transit lines, timetable schedules provide an average of 84 trips per day, translating to roughly 7 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.3% of residents in Moama report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Moama generally mirror countrywide standards, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with national averages. The incidence of common medical conditions remains typical across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance membership is held by approximately 50% of residents (~4,089 people), which sits below the 55.7% national baseline. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues reported locally, experienced by 11.2 and 7.8% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 64.3% of residents stated they had no long-term medical conditions, slightly higher than the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW.
Health measures among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable. Persons aged 65 and over make up 31.7% of the local population (2,572 people), exceeding the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with general health rankings remaining broadly consistent with national norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moama is largely Australian-born, at 91.4% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (32.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural measures show a predominantly homogenous community profile, with Australian citizens comprising 90.8% of the local populace, 91.4% born within Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 56.0% of residents, in line with the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Looking at parental lineage, the primary declared ancestries are English (33.6%), Australian (32.6%), and Irish (9.1%). Higher concentrations relative to regional benchmarks are evident across several European lineages: Scottish ancestry is recorded at 8.8% in Moama (compared to 8.0% regionally), Italian at 3.2% (vs 2.1%), and Dutch at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moama is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 18.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Moama maintains a demographic profile tilted noticeably toward older cohorts relative to surrounding areas. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 31.7% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 18.6% locally against 23.5% across the region. Consequently, the median age is estimated at 49, remaining equal to the 2021 Census figure, but 6 years higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and above the national Census median of 38. The 45 - 64 demographic share reduced from 24.7% at the Census to an estimated 22.1%.
Long-term population increases to 2041 will be led by senior cohorts, with the 65+ age group projected to expand by 1,310 residents (51%) to reach 3,882.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moama
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 800 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,930 at the 2021 Census → 8,115 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (109031184). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.