Moorbel, NSW 2804 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Moorbel is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2804, home to 251 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cowra local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 241 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 251
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,645 /week
- Median personal income
- $765 /week
- Median family income
- $2,035 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Canowindra High School
- Canowindra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Moorbel Dr Before Quarry Rd
- Moorbel Dr After Quarry Rd
- Moorbel Dr At Wicks St
- Moorbel Dr Opp Wicks St
- Moorbel Dr After Square Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 113 resolvable premises in Moorbel. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 163 across postcode 2804 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 51 violent offences, 36 theft, 30 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moorbel?
Moorbel (NSW 2804) had 251 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Moorbel?
The median advertised rent in Moorbel is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Moorbel?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Moorbel covering government sectors. Nearest include: Canowindra High School (1.7 km), Canowindra Public School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Moorbel?
Moorbel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Moorbel?
Across postcode 2804, 163 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (51), theft (36), property damage (30). 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 Moorbel?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moorbel centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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