Median house price
$1.27M
-6.5% change
NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Moonbah, 2627
Est. population · Jun 2025
611
Growth (1 yr)
+1.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.7%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,183/wk
Employment rate
71.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,268,000
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Most common: German, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Moonbah keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Moonbah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$630/wk
Houses $668 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
611
+1.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#144
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
23rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4510th in Australia
- State rank
- 1431st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #144 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #533 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $668
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 81
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,268,000
- Median price change
- -6.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
611(June 2025)
+1.7% annual · +11.7% over 5 years · 82th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.7%
- 5-year growth
- +11.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +64
- Growth rank in NSW
- 82th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,183
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 201
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,084
- Employment rate
- 71.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 181 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 26
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Liquor Offences68
- Malicious Damage To Property34
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault17
- Other Offences19
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis18
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- 13 Geehi Cct
- 18 River Run
- Barry Way At Big Yard Rd
- Mountain View Rd At Abington Park Rd
- River Run Before Cobbin Creek Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Mowamba ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 361
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cooma Hospital and Health Service (59.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 7
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 11.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 193 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 306 mm · ~38 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 278 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 GEEHI CIRCUIT MOONBAHDetermined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureGULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot297 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 WEST LYNNE ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure308 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure52 WEST LYNNE ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 GEEHI CIRCUIT MOONBAHDetermined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation162 MUGRIDGE ROAD MOONBAH 2627Operational consent issued
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot297 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure308 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development15 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure339 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationYALLAROI ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureLOVELLS ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision1006 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)7 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 MOWAMBA WAY MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure461 BARRY WAY MOONBAH 2627Determined
April 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation12 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development15 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
2023· 12 proposals
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation426 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
October 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 GEEHI CIRCUIT MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure221 BIG YARD ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
September 2023
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)519 WOLLONDIBBY ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Secondary dwelling151 MUGRIDGE ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling2 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
July 2023
- Other91 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
April 2023
- Secondary dwelling151 MUGRIDGE ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development5 COBBIN CREEK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy7 RIVER RUN MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use28 LOVELLS ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
2022· 7 proposals
October 2022
- Subdivision of land91 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Dual occupancy; Shed120 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
September 2022
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed404 WESTONS ROAD MOONBAH 2627Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use28 LOVELLS ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Shed22 GEEHI CIRCUIT MOONBAH 2627Determined
August 2022
- Shed366 ABINGTON PARK ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
- Subdivision of land91 GULLIES ROAD MOONBAH 2627Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 68.7 km away).
Coalition 46.4%Labor 53.6%
3.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JindabyneLabor 58.8% · Coalition 41.2% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
- DalgetyLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)25.6 km away
- BerridaleLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)29.5 km away
- CoomaLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)60.0 km away
- AdaminabyLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)60.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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