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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 $780k, with units at $470k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Moama has an estimated 8,116 residents, up from 6,930 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,186 people, or 17.1%. Growth has averaged 3.8% a year over five years, faster than 88% of areas nationally. 790 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Moama stands at approximately 8,116 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,186 residents (17.1%) from the 6,930 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This population shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 8,036 and a further 790 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density is calculated at 48 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The area's 17.1% expansion since the 2021 census outstripped the 4.8% growth rate of the SA3 region and exceeded the Rest of NSW, establishing it as a local growth hotspot.
This population gain was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 89.9% of the overall population rise in recent times. For each SA2 locality, AreaSearch uses the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024, which utilize 2022 as their baseline year. In cases where SA2 areas lack coverage in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. The age cohort growth rates from these combined datasets are also projected forward for all districts from 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic patterns, the location is projected to experience exceptional growth that ranks in the top 10 percent of all non-capital territory locations, adding 3,576 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, which represents a total increase of 43.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
579 new dwellings have been approved in Moama over the past five years, an average of 115 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 89 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 139, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 115 new residential dwellings have been approved each year in Moama, resulting in 579 home approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 128 during FY-26 to date. An average of 2.3 new residents per dwelling was recorded over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that should help maintain property values, with new builds averaging a construction cost of $381,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $6.7 million this financial year, which highlights that the locality remains predominantly residential in character.
Per capita construction activity in Moama is 184.0% higher than in the Rest of NSW, providing home buyers with a broader selection of properties. This volume of building is significantly higher than the national average, showing strong developer interest. The composition of new construction comprises 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% medium and high-density developments, which preserves the traditional low-density neighborhood style centered around spacious family properties. The region has a ratio of roughly 61 people for every residential approval, demonstrating a growing market. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future forecasts indicate Moama will add 3,496 residents by 2041. While local building activity is keeping a steady pace with this projected population increase, home buyers may face rising competition as the resident count grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 $7.46 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and council planning schemes are primary drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 13 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Perricoota Parklands Estate, the Moama Shopping Complex Development, the Moama Preschool Development, and The Vines Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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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 7,373, 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 workforce in Moama is evenly split between white-collar and blue-collar occupations, with a strong presence in essential services and a low unemployment rate of 2.1%. As of March 2026, there are 3,864 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.0% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation aligns closely with the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census data reveals that a small proportion of residents, 10.4%, worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food.
Accommodation & food is highly represented in the area, employing staff at 1.6 times the regional average rate. In contrast, the mining industry has a small presence, accounting for 0.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 2.5%. A comparison between the Census working population and resident population numbers suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that over the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 4.1% and total employment fell by 4.2%, which caused the unemployment rate to tick up by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw its employment drop by 0.9% and its labor force decrease by 0.4%, while its unemployment rate rose by 0.5 percentage points. Future workforce needs in Moama can be assessed using the national employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia. These five and ten-year national projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary widely by industry. When these industry-specific projections are applied to the local employment mix, it suggests Moama's employment could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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 the latest postcode ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Moama SA2 earn a median income of $51,169 and an average income of $62,723. These figures are below national averages, and compare to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $56,450 for the median and $69,196 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Moama lie between the 23rd and 25th percentiles nationally.
Income distribution shows that 27.6% of residents (2,240 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, which is similar to the broader region where 29.9% of households fall into this group. Residents retain 85.8% of their income after paying for housing, which ranks at the 26th percentile nationally and places the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
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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At the time of the latest Census, residential dwellings in Moama consisted of 86.6% stand-alone houses and 13.5% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings made up 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Moama were high at 46.2%, which is well above the average for Regional NSW, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (33.2%) or rented (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was $1,638, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $322, compared to $330 regionally.
On a national level, housing costs in Moama are significantly lower than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
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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Families make up the majority of households at 73.0% of the total, which includes 27.5% couples with children, 37.7% couples without children, and 7.3% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.0%, consisting of lone-person households at 25.2% and group households at 1.8%. The median household occupancy is 2.4 people, matching the average across Regional NSW.
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 present an opportunity for targeted improvement, as the proportion of residents with a university qualification is 17.5%, which is below the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.5% and postgraduate degrees at 2.3%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 37.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, including 9.9% with advanced diplomas and 27.8% with certificates. Engagement in learning is strong throughout the community, with 25.7% of the population currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student cohort includes 10.5% in primary schools, 8.2% in high schools, and 1.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moama reaches 77 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 540 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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An analysis of public transport infrastructure shows 77 active transit stops within Moama, consisting of a combination of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 unique routes, which provide a total of 542 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 178 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because Moama is a residential community, most employed residents travel outside the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. The average vehicle ownership rate is 1.4 cars per household.
A relatively low 10.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Across all active routes, service frequency averages 77 trips per day, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips for each individual public transport stop.
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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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Public health metrics for Moama residents are generally positive, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing outcomes that align closely with national baselines, including typical rates of common illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at about 50% of the population (~4,090 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region are arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.2% and 7.8% of the population respectively, while 64.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 are better than the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.5% of the local population (2,556 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%, with their national health rankings aligning with general population benchmarks.
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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Moama has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 90.8% of the population, 91.4% of residents born in Australia, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 56.0% of the population, which compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parent country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Moama are English at 33.6%, Australian at 32.6%, and Irish at 9.1% of the population. There are also notable differences in other heritage groups, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 8.8% of Moama (compared to 8.0% regionally), Italian at 3.2% (compared to 2.1%), and Dutch at 1.3% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moama is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 17.1% 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 has a median age of 49, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 16.2%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 7.6%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 10.4% to 11.8%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket has increased from 10.0% to 11.2%.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 11.5% to 9.9% and the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 9.1% to 7.6%. Projections for 2041 indicate significant changes in the local age distribution, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow by 599 people (46%), rising from 1,313 to 1,913.
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 Aug 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 790 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,930 at the 2021 Census → 8,116 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 May 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.