Moonbi, NSW 2353 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Moonbi is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2353, home to 1,201 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 322 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,354 /week
- Median personal income
- $660 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,484
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Moonbi Public School
- Kootingal Public School
- Tintinhull Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops
- Charles St At New England Hwy
- New England Hwy Opp Park Av
- New England Hwy At Park Av
- Charles St Opp River St
- River St Before Charles St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 26.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 87.7% of the 514 resolvable premises in Moonbi. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 6.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 87.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 51 across postcode 2353 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 17 violent offences, 8 other offences, 8 theft.
Other suburbs in Tamworth Regional
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moonbi?
Moonbi (NSW 2353) had 1,201 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Moonbi?
The median advertised rent in Moonbi is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Moonbi?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Moonbi covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moonbi Public School (0.3 km), Kootingal Public School (4.2 km), Tintinhull Public School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Moonbi?
Moonbi is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Moonbi?
Across postcode 2353, 51 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (17), other (8), theft (8). 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 Moonbi?
In Moonbi, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (26.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Moonbi?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moonbi centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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