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NSW · Tamworth Regional Council
Moonbi, 2353
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,270
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
50
Median income
$1,354/wk
Employment rate
51.1%
Languages at home
1.3%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Moonbi offers a slower smaller community life in Tamworth Regional Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer schools and education, plus growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Moonbi snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,270
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
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
#184
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
31st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
79th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 38.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4024th in Australia
- State rank
- 1241st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #184 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #409 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,270(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 79th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +66
- Growth rank in NSW
- 79th 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 (~1,350), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,354
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 454
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,484
- Employment rate
- 51.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 382 / 0 / 28 (+ 14 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 64
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 50.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 30.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order11
- Break And Enter Dwelling4
- Domestic Violence Related Assault11
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment4
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods3
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 850
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Moonbi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 850 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 31 students · Top SEA quarter 0%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
98 public transport stops in this suburb
- New England Hwy At Braefarm Rd
- New England Hwy At George St
- New England Hwy Before Churchill Dr
- New England Hwy Opp Braefarm Rd
- New England Hwy Opp Churchill Dr
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lions Park / Moonbi ParkPark
- Moonbi Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Moonbi ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (18.1 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)
- 32
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.2
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
- 29° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 132 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 157 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 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· 5 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure88 GILL STREET MOONBI 2353Under Assessment
July 2026
- Subdivision23 GEORGE STREET MOONBI 2353Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Subdivision50 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Under Assessment
March 2026
- SubdivisionTHOMAS STREET MOONBI 2353Withdrawn
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure50 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision51 WILLIAM STREET MOONBI 2353Under Assessment
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Caravan park3 CHURCHILL DRIVE MOONBI 2353Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah126 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation495 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 RIVER STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision177 GAOL CREEK ROAD MOONBI 2353Under Assessment
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 WILLIAM STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision36 MOONBI GAP ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure130 HANWOOD ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 MICHAEL CLOSE MOONBI 2353Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision109 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure195 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision325 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
January 2024
- Subdivision102 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Subdivision109 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision1816 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MOONBI 2353Determined
August 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces53 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
- Secondary dwelling3 CHURCHILL DRIVE MOONBI 2353Determined
- Secondary dwelling126 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
June 2023
- Shed5 MICHAEL CLOSE MOONBI 2353Determined
- Shed5 WELLINGTON STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling2 THOMAS STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
March 2023
- ShedNEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MOONBI 2353Determined
February 2023
- Shed5 WELLINGTON STREET MOONBI 2353Withdrawn
2022· 9 proposals
November 2022
- Subdivision of land177 GAOL CREEK ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling1088 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
August 2022
- Shed14 Gill Street Moonbi NSW 2353Determined
- Shed3 WELLINGTON STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
June 2022
- Shed170 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
- Bed and breakfast accommodation; Boarding house; Other49-73 GILL STREET MOONBI 2353Withdrawn
April 2022
- Subdivision of land454 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
January 2022
- Dual occupancy2779 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MOONBI 2353Determined
- SignageNEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MOONBI 2353Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Farm buildings19-45 Charles Street, MOONBI NSW 2353Determined
November 2021
- Secondary dwelling170 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Determined
October 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs591 NEW ENGLAND GULLY ROAD MOONBI 2353Withdrawn
September 2021
- Dwelling52-66 WELLINGTON STREET MOONBI 2353Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Moonby HouseNew England Highway, KootingalSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.3 km away).
Coalition 69.9%Labor 30.1%
2.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.2 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- MoonbiLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- KootingalLabor 26.8% · Coalition 73.2% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- BendemeerLabor 20.9% · Coalition 79.1% TPP (2025)11.9 km away
- Moore CreekLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
- Special Hospital Team 5Labor 46.5% · Coalition 53.5% TPP (2025)17.9 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)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
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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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.