NSW · Eurobodalla Council
Moruya, NSW, 2537
Desirability index
#54 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Moruya is a smaller suburban community in the Eurobodalla area, home to around 4,295 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 770 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-26%), roughly 179.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 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
- 4,295
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,140
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 191 of 1,920
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 45.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 115 / 127 / 17
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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 55
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)
- 770
- Against the person
- 199
- Against property
- 302
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 179.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 22 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -25.9%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment72
- Malicious Damage To Property55
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault46
- Trespass62
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 943
- Moruya High SchoolSecondary
- Moruya Public SchoolPrimary
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary
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
300 public transport stops in this suburb
- Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Apex Park, Vulcan St
- Bengello Beach South, George Bass Dr
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Park
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Park
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
- RoadworksPrinces Highway10 Aug 2025 – 20 Dec 2026
- RoadworksPrinces Highway, Shelley Rd03 May 2026 – 03 Jul 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).
341 planning-related records
2026· 32 proposals
June 2026
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop50-54 VULCAN STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia77 HAWDONS ROAD MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure22 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Subdivision157 FRANCIS STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development14 HEFFERNAN PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16A THOMAS STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage63 QUEEN STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
May 2026
- Subdivision18 MAUNSELL STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters12 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport35 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility38 DONNELLY DRIVE MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation72 DONNELLYS ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport52 CAMPBELL STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1A PANORAMA PARADE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)59 EVANS STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation320 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision11 QUEEN STREET MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure121 HAWDON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal care premises; Animal boarding or training establishment115 DONNELLY DRIVE MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision37 BERGALIA STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3308 PRINCES HIGHWAY MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport35 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Carport; Minor building alterations (external)29B SOUTH HEAD ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1A CUTHARICH PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision10 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station38 SHELLEY ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision63 HAWDON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure13 YARRAGEE ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
- Subdivision22 ANDERSON STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Stairway; Supporting Development6 RYAN PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
January 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 MURRAY STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support48 DONNELLYS RIDGE ROAD MORUYA 2537Determined
2025· 62 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Farm building20-24 PRINCES HIGHWAY MORUYA 2537Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 YARIMUP PLACE MORUYA 2537Determined
- Demolition; Animal shelters12 POLLWOMBRA ROAD MORUYA 2537Withdrawn
- Subdivision241 DWYERS CREEK ROAD MORUYA 2537Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure195 RIVER STREET MORUYA 2537Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision13 SHORE STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support45 LUCK STREET MORUYA 2537Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah54 YACCABA DRIVE MORUYA 2537Determined
2024· 79 proposals
79 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 77 proposals
77 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 40 proposals
40 proposals lodged in 2021. 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: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
101 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlerAlcohol
- Commonwealth BankATM
- IMB BankATM
- Precinct ATMATM
- Moruya French Hot BreadBakery
- The Cake TrolleyBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Horizon BankBank
68 Vulcan Street, Moruya
- IMBBank
- NABBank
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Quarry ParkPark
- Riverside ParkPark
- Russ Martin Moruya War Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 5
- Emergency department
- On site
- Ballards PharmacyFord Streetpharmacy
- Moruya HospitalRiver Streethospital
- Moruya Medical Centredoctor
- Moruya PharmacyVulcan Streetpharmacy
- Moruya Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
- Abernethy and Co Stonemason's LatheMoruya and District Historical Society 85 Campbell Street MoruyaSHR
- Mechanics Institute13 Page Street MoruyaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Moruya Pre-School and Long Day Carechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 87.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #54 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Apex Park, Vulcan Sttransport
- Apex Park, Vulcan Sttransport
- Bengello Beach South, George Bass Drtransport
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Parktransport
- Vulcan St Opp Apex Parktransport
- Moruya Pre-School and Long Day Carechildcarechildcare
- Abernethy and Co Stonemason's LatheheritageMoruya and District Historical Society 85 Campbell Street MoruyaSHR
- Mechanics Instituteheritage13 Page Street MoruyaSHR
- Ballards PharmacyhealthFord Streetpharmacy
- Moruya HospitalhealthRiver Streethospital
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- 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
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