Moama, NSW 2731 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Moama is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2731, home to 7,213 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murray River local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 640 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population7,213
Median age49
Area582.9 km²
To CBD640 km
LGAMurray River

Demographics

Population
7,213
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,348 /week
Median personal income
$686 /week
Median family income
$1,744 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray River
Statistical region (SA4)
Murray
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,627
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Moama Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 47 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Popplewell St At Martin St bus · 130 m
  • Martin St/Popplewell St bus · 130 m
  • Regent St At Allen Ct bus · 159 m
  • Jacana Av After Olivia Dr bus · 180 m
  • Olivia Dr/Jacana Ave bus · 180 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 9 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 10 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 515 mm
  • Reference station: Bendigo Airport, 98.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 51.0% of the 4,911 resolvable premises in Moama. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 41.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 51.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 6.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 385 across postcode 2731 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 27% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 99 theft, 62 violent offences, 54 vehicle theft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Moama?

Moama (NSW 2731) had 7,213 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Murray River local government area.

What is the median rent in Moama?

The median advertised rent in Moama is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Moama?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Moama covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moama Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Moama?

Moama is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Moama?

Across postcode 2731, 385 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (99), violent (62), vehicle theft (54). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Moama?

In Moama, mean daily temperatures range from 8.1°C to 21.3°C and annual rainfall is 515 mm measured at the Bendigo Airport weather station (98.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Moama?

47 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moama centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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