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Moree has an estimated 8,028 residents, up 2.3% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Moree.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Moree Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 383 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 8,028 as of August 2026, up from the 7,845 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Based on AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census, the area appears to have seen minimal change. Residents include a notable proportion aged 0 to 4 and a high proportion of children overall, with many families having children at home. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Market factors include an above-average renting population, affordable housing options, an elevated agricultural employment base and pronounced public administration employment. The area typically has a lower education level and limited population growth, while sales volumes are significantly above average relative to its population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Moree Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 383 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 8,028 as of August 2026, up from the 7,845 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Based on AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census, the area appears to have seen minimal change. Residents include a notable proportion aged 0 to 4 and a high proportion of children overall, with many families having children at home. The latest population estimate date is Aug 2026.
Market factors include an above-average renting population, affordable housing options, an elevated agricultural employment base and pronounced public administration employment. The area typically has a lower education level and limited population growth, while sales volumes are significantly above average relative to its population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 10,131 in 2001 and 8,020 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 8,028 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 14.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 32.6%.
Moree ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 46th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Moree is $374 a week, up 5.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 36% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 5.3%.
36% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $280 in 2017, $420 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Adelaide Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $50,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 287 Gosport Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $380,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 65 Boston Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $330,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 63 Boston Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $625,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8 Bolwarra Estate, Moree NSW 2400 | $650,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2 Bohenia Crescent, Moree NSW 2400 | $340,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/16 Cummins Avenue, Moree NSW 2400 | $570,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 42 Amaroo Drive, Moree NSW 2400 | $410,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 340 Edward Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $260,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 15 George Street, Moree NSW 2400 | $30,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 45 residential sales recorded since 8 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 1 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 45, houses and units together, was $340,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $374 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +5.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 5.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $380k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $200k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $340,000 | Median of the 45 most recent residential sales, settled 8 Jul 2026 to 1 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $420 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $295 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 5.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 8.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Moree - Narrabri | $385 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Moree - Narrabri, over 12 months | +1.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, New England and North West | $453 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, New England and North West, over 12 months | +8.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 122 tracked applications: 21 approved, 25 under assessment, 76 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Moree (2 under construction) and 73 more in the surrounding area.
Moree Hospital Redevelopment is a $105 million upgrade of Moree Hospital at 58 Victoria Terrace, Moree, in north-west NSW, delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW. It provides a new two-storey Acute Services Building with an expanded emergency department, operating theatres, medical imaging, pathology, and maternity, birthing and inpatient units.
A NSW Government Special Activation Precinct at Moree, on the Newell Highway near the Melbourne-Brisbane Inland Rail, for horticulture, agrifood processing, freight, logistics and renewable energy. The masterplan covers 4,716 hectares with a 40-year vision for up to 4,000 jobs.
Staged upgrades to Moree Regional Airport led by Moree Plains Shire Council to increase capacity and resilience for passenger, freight and aeromedical operations supporting the Moree Special Activation Precinct.
Planned upgrades to the Moree water treatment system to improve drinking water security, treatment reliability, monitoring and capacity. Current Moree Plains Shire planning documents continue to identify water treatment works under the Integrated Water Cycle Management program, alongside other water infrastructure upgrades across the shire.
The project consolidated Moree Secondary College's two campuses into a single operational campus at Albert Street, with associated minor upgrades and works to enable one-site delivery from Term 1 2024.
Substantial rebuild and refurbishment of Moree East Public School delivering around 15 new and refurbished classrooms, two shared learning spaces, a new hall and library, and upgrades to community hub facilities to support modern teaching and learning.
Phase Two of the Narrabri to North Star project involves upgrading approximately 13km of existing track crossing the Mehi-Gwydir floodplain from Alice Street, Moree to the eastern side of the Moree Gun Club, plus construction of approximately 2km of new track at Camurra, north of Moree.
Affordable housing program led by the NSW Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) to deliver culturally appropriate homes for Aboriginal families in Moree, with community-oriented features and design. Recent AHO activity in Moree includes delivery of modular duplex homes via contracted builders; this record tracks a broader 45-dwelling program across the township.
Program to remediate burnt and derelict housing throughout Moree, improving community safety and housing availability.
Upgrade of approximately 171km of existing rail track and construction of new track to accommodate double-stacked freight trains as part of the broader Inland Rail project. This phase is now complete and operational.
This section connects North Star to the Queensland border, involving the upgrade of 25km of non-operational track and the construction of 5km of new track, including a 1.8km viaduct over the Bruxner Highway, Whalan Creek, and Macintyre River, 10 bridges, and a crossing loop.
Proposed 140 MW DC solar farm with a 100 MW battery energy storage system on about 312 hectares of private rural land north-east of Narrabri. The project is in the Environmental Impact Statement phase of the NSW State Significant Development process after receiving SEARs on 5 July 2024.
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Estimated completion year of the 36 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 8, 2027 10, 2028 11, 2029 2, 2030 3. 23 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 122 substantial development applications lodged in and around Moree over the past 5 years, 66 in the last 12 months; 25 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 12, 2023 9, 2024 20, 2025 15, 2026 (to Oct) 64.
Key application 27-29 Courallie Street, Moree Mixed Use | $17m Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 122 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 66 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 9th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 7 | ABS building approvals | 14th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 25 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Moree SA2 include: Moree Hospital Redevelopment (Construction); Moree Water Treatment Plant Upgrades (Planning); Moree Special Activation Precinct (Approved); Moree Regional Airport Upgrades (Construction); and Moree Secondary College Campus Consolidation (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Moree SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Moree SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 23rd percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Moree is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Moree SA2 area has seen 21 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Moree SA2's current population of 8,028 has been supported by 7 approvals on average over recent years.
The Moree SA2 has seen 0.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 808 people in the Moree SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Moree SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 7, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the Moree SA2 has seen 33 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Moree is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,028 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 116 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 29th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 7,845 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 183 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | 0.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 69.40 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Moree SA2 was estimated to be approximately 8,028 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 8,020 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The moree sa2 has added approximately 183 people and shown a 2.33% increase from the 7,845 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Moree SA2 is estimated at 116 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Moree SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.7% per annum.
Population growth in the Moree SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (72.9%), Overseas migration (27.1%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 72.9% of overall population gains.
Moree's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 26.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Moree SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Moree is 5 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Moree SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Moree SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 10.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Moree SA2 show significant variance compared to Regional NSW. The most over-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (8.3% vs 5.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.5% of the population in the Moree SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.8% of the population in the Moree SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,259 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $75,861 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,494 | 2021 Census, weekly | 35th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $828 | 2021 Census, weekly | 54th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,892 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 26.0% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Moree SA2 is approximately $64,104. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,259.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Moree SA2 is approximately $80,701. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $75,861.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Moree SA2 is approximately $64,104 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,259 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Moree SA2 is approximately $80,701 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $75,861 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Moree SA2's households (~32.6% / 871 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Moree SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 32.6% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Moree SA2 is $1,494/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Moree SA2 is $1,892/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Moree SA2 is $828/wk.
The Moree SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $60,259 and an average of $75,861 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is above the national average, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,104 (median) and $80,701 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Moree SA2 is $5,701 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The moree sa2's disposable income is $5,701 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Moree are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 15% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 4,235 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,572 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 4,511 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Moree SA2 has approximately 4,235 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Moree SA2 stands at 6.1%, which is 2.0 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Moree SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (11.9% of employment), agriculture, forestry & fishing (11.3%), and education & training (11.2%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.4% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include retail trade and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Moree SA2 has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Moree SA2 is 72.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The moree sa2 shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 11.3% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.1, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area.
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The moree sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 17.0% growth, ranking 2nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Moree faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 19.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 29.5% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 40.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 15.6% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
19.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Moree SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
40.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Moree SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The moree sa2 ranks in the 18th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Moree SA2 are: Certificate (29.5%), Bachelor Degree (15.1%), Advanced Diploma (10.1%).
36.2% of the population in the Moree SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 15.6% in primary school, 9.0% in secondary school, 3.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Moree SA2 is 865, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the Moree SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,494 students.
The moree sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 combined schools.
Moree features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 30.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 23.5% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,673 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,735 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 65.8% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Moree SA2 had 2,673 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.3% to an estimated 2,735 households today.
The average household size in the Moree SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 65.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (30.8%), group households (3.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,759 family households, couples with children account for 23.5% of all households, couples without children at home 26.7%, and single parent families 13.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Moree SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Moree SA2 have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 38.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.9% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 30.8% of all households in the Moree SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.4% of households, in line with the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Moree is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 78.8% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 92.0% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 17.8% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
Moree was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 78.8% of its population being citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 94.6% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Moree was found to be Christianity, which makes up 70.1% of people in Moree. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Moree are Australian, comprising 31.6% of the population, English, comprising 25.7% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 17.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional NSW's 4.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Lebanese is notably overrepresented at 0.4% of Moree (vs 0.2% across Regional NSW), Serbian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%) and Samoan at 0.1% (vs 0.1%).
8.0% of the Moree SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
5.4% of the population in the Moree SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
17.8% of the Moree SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
78.8% of the Moree SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Moree is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 40.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.8% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,336 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $230 | 2021 Census, weekly | 9th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 15.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 9th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 19th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Moree SA2, 31.8% of homes are owned outright, 27.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 40.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.8% of dwellings in the Moree SA2 are houses.
In the Moree SA2, 2.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 13.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Moree SA2 stands at 31.8%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Moree SA2 is $1,336, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Moree SA2 is $773, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Moree SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 20.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 15.4% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Moree SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Moree SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 20.6% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 15.4% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Moree SA2 consists of 82.8% detached houses, 13.8% semi-detached dwellings, 2.5% apartments, and 0.9% other dwelling types.
Housing in Moree consumes approximately 11.9% of median household income ($6,469 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Moree show attached dwellings contributing 45% of approvals compared to 17% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 55% of applications versus 83% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Moree is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 57th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 67.1% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.5% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.1% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
Around 54.7% of people in the Moree SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Moree SA2, 5.2% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.3% of people in the Moree SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.8% of the Moree SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.2% of people in the Moree SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Moree SA2, 54.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 35 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 35th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 99 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 293 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 18th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 81 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 28 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 6.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 99 public transport stops within the Moree SA2.
The Moree SA2 has 293 weekly trips across 28 routes, averaging 41 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 268 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 1.0 km away and the nearest school 1.2 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 99 stops nearby, 293 weekly trips, access rating 35 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 31st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 215 places in Moree, about 3.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Moree is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Moree has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Moree's affordable property market has recorded 266 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 85% residential, 7% commercial and 9% vacant land transactions.
Moree is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Moree's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Moree are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 15% of areas assessed across Australia.
Moree faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Moree features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with an average household size in line with Regional NSW.
Moree is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Moree is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Moree is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Moree has an estimated 8,028 residents, up 2.3% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Moree.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Moree.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (110031195). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Moree from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Moree with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
