Moonee Beach, NSW 2450 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Moonee Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2450, home to 2,176 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 441 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,176
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,875 /week
- Median personal income
- $801 /week
- Median family income
- $2,053 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,965
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Kororo Public School
- Sandy Beach Public School
- Orara High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Woodhouse Rd Before Moonee Beach Rd
- Moonee Beach Rd At Sullivans Rd
- Moonee Beach Rd Before Moonee Creek Dr
- Dawn Dr After Wansborough Av
- The Corso After Moonee Beach Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 58.7% of the 1,139 resolvable premises in Moonee Beach. 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: 26.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 5.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 58.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,883 across postcode 2450 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,408 violent offences, 1,204 theft, 589 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moonee Beach?
Moonee Beach (NSW 2450) had 2,176 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Moonee Beach?
The median advertised rent in Moonee Beach is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Moonee Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Moonee Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kororo Public School (5.7 km), Sandy Beach Public School (6.7 km), Orara High School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Moonee Beach?
Moonee Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Moonee Beach?
Across postcode 2450, 4,883 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,408), theft (1,204), other (589). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Moonee Beach?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moonee Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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