Moruya Heads, NSW 2537 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Moruya Heads is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2537, home to 1,125 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 259 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,125
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,357 /week
- Median personal income
- $714 /week
- Median family income
- $1,665 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,663
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Moruya High School
- Moruya Public School
- Broulee Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- South Head Rd At Native Way
- Charles Moffitt Dr At Coronation Dr
- Newstead Rd Before South Head Rd
- South Head Rd Before Jennifer Pl
- Dell Pde At Davis Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 95.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 66.2% of the 736 resolvable premises in Moruya Heads. 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: 13.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 13.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 66.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 684 across postcode 2537 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 168 violent offences, 157 theft, 137 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moruya Heads?
Moruya Heads (NSW 2537) had 1,125 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Moruya Heads?
The median advertised rent in Moruya Heads is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Moruya Heads?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Moruya Heads covering government sectors. Nearest include: Moruya High School (6.4 km), Moruya Public School (6.7 km), Broulee Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Moruya Heads?
Moruya Heads is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (66.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Moruya Heads?
Across postcode 2537, 684 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (168), theft (157), other (137). 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 Moruya Heads?
In Moruya Heads, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (95.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Moruya Heads?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moruya Heads centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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