NSW · Moree Plains Council
Moree, NSW, 2400
Desirability index
#358 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Moree is a mid-sized suburb in the Moree Plains area, home to around 8,962 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,585 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+4%), roughly 400.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $400 (flats $305, houses $420), 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 8,962
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,575
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 586 of 3,548
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,326
- Employment rate
- 52.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 277 / 409 / 67
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $305
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $420
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 79
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3,585
- Against the person
- 807
- Against property
- 1,253
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 400
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 11 residents
- State safety percentile
- 22.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order209
- Breach Bail Conditions585
- Domestic Violence Related Assault248
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment318
- Malicious Damage To Property359
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 868
- Barwon Learning CentreSpecial
- Mallawa Public SchoolPrimary
- Moree Christian SchoolCombined
- Moree East Public SchoolPrimary
- Moree Public SchoolPrimary
- Moree Secondary CollegeSecondary
- St Philomena's SchoolCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
347 public transport stops in this suburb
- Edward St Opp Apex Park
- Gwydir Hwy Opp 2316
- Gwydir Hwy Opp 2910
- Newell Hwy At Tyrone Rd
- Watercourse Rd After Gwydir Hwy
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Exercise caution. Reduced speed limit. Monday to Sunday: 6:00am to 6:00pm with aftercare arrangements outside of these times. Aftercare arrangements: Single Lane closure under automatic operation<strong>. </strong> Burrington Road24 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- RoadworksGwydir Highway, Telleraga Rd11 Jun 2026 – 18 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
363 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 KARINGAL PLACE MOREE 2400Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 BILLA STREET MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 CAMERON PLACE MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)19911 GWYDIR HIGHWAY MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Fences55 Balo Street Moree 2400Determined
April 2026
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia339-341 GOSPORT STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise6 AMAROO DRIVE MOREE 2400Determined
- Business premises; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Funeral home; Retail Premise187 BALO STREET MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 ROBERTSON AVENUE MOREE 2400Determined
- Home business; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure57 ALBERT STREET MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure37 ANNE STREET MOREE 2400Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences8-10 DONALD LANE MOREE 2400Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)57 GREENBAH ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 TIRZAH STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure191 BALO STREET MOREE 2400Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support46 TALLOOM ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Camping ground; Caravan park25 MCELHONE STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind); Other Infrastructure; InfrastructureAMAROO DRIVE MOREE 2400Determined
January 2026
- Subdivision50 TRANQUILITY ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling46 OAK STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure833 GOONAL ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation597 GWYDIR HIGHWAY MOREE 2400Determined
2025· 60 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development20035 GWYDIR HIGHWAY MOREE 2400Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure137 GREENBAH ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind); Other Infrastructure408 BURRINGTON ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support36 BILLA STREET MOREE 2400Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)2910 GWYDIR HIGHWAY MOREE 2400Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure93 WATERCOURSE ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Subdivision27-29 COURALLIE STREET MOREE 2400Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8-10 DONALD LANE MOREE 2400Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 CALLAILLE MOREE NSW 2400Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind); Other Infrastructure408 BURRINGTON ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Air transport premises; Airstrip395 BEELA ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure363 WARIALDA STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home81 BUNDALOEY ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Grain silos and grain bunkers; Agriculture20403 GWYDIR HIGHWAY MOREE 2400Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 CARWEE STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport16 DAVID STREET MOREE 2400Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 BOONERY ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureGWYDIRFIELD ROAD MOREE 2400Determined
2024· 58 proposals
58 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 80 proposals
80 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 82 proposals
82 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 53 proposals
53 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 8 proposals
8 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Acacia Crescent ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Cooee ParkPark
- Jellicoe ParkPark
- Kirkby ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Livvi's Place at Jacaranda ParkPark
- Mary Brand parkPark
- Spilsbury ParkPark
- Webb OvalPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- AmcalBalo Streetpharmacy
- Doctordoctor
- Fairview Nursing Homenursing_home
- Moree Frome Street Clinicclinic
- Moree HospitalAlice Streethospital
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Alloway15 Gwydir Street MoreeSHR
- Moree Rocket69 Frome Street, MoreeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 79
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 61.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #358 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Edward St Opp Apex Parktransport
- Gwydir Hwy Opp 2316transport
- Gwydir Hwy Opp 2910transport
- Newell Hwy At Tyrone Rdtransport
- Watercourse Rd After Gwydir Hwytransport
- Allowayheritage15 Gwydir Street MoreeSHR
- Moree Rocketheritage69 Frome Street, MoreeSHR
- AmcalhealthBalo Streetpharmacy
- Doctorhealthdoctor
- Fairview Nursing Homehealthnursing_home
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed