NSW · Eurobodalla Council

Mossy Point, 2537

Est. population · Jun 2025

635

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.1%

Median age

54

Median income

$1,759/wk

Employment rate

54.9%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$844,000

Languages at home

1.9%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.5/100
Below average

1248th in NSW

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Mossy Point is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Well away from Sydney, Mossy Point is a coastal smaller community built around sand, sea and space. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mossy Point snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$844k

+5.4% change

Median rent

$570/wk

Population (ERP)

635

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

42.0%

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

#59

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

38th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

54th

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
38.5/100 — Below average
National rank
4039th in Australia
State rank
1248th in NSW
Peer rank
#59 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#125 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Houses (January to March 2026)
$600
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
55
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$844,000
Median price change
+5.4%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

635(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
+7.1%
Change in 1 year
+3
Change in 5 years
+42
Growth rank in NSW
49th 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 (~700), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
608
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$1,759
Dwelling vacancy
42%
Unoccupied private dwellings
179 of 426
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
54.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
244 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian 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 ProfileAustralian 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)
36
Against the person
9
Against property
14
Rate per 1,000 residents
56.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 68 residents
State safety percentile
37.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-26.3%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault46
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment72
  • Malicious Damage To Property55
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault46
  • Trespass62

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,016
Median ICSEA percentile
54th
School list
  • St Peter's Anglican College - BrouleeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1036 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 925 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Broulee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 996 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 246 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

32 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Annetts Pde After Connells Cl
  • Annetts Pde At Surfside Av
  • Estuary Way Before George Bass Dr
  • George Bass Dr Opp Estuary Way
  • Surfside Av After Annetts Pde

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

26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 cafes

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport32 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
34/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
3.29
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
3.29
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.64
Food & drink(2)
  • Mossy Boatshed CafeCafe
  • The Mossy CafeCafe

    31 Pacific Street

Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Mossy Point ReservePark
Entertainment(1)
  • Mossy Point Anchor LookoutViewpoint
Transport(5)

5 bus stops

Other(13)
  • Bench (3)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Region X KayakingBoat Rental
  • Fish Cleaning
  • Information (2)
  • Public WharfInformation
  • Parking (2)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets
  • Shower
  • Mossy Point Boat RampSlipway
  • CouncilWaste Basket
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Mossy Point ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Moruya Hospital (12.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
13
Participants per 1,000 residents
20.5

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

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
24° / 16°
Rainfall
266 mm · ~33 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
284 mm · ~36 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
175 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
226 mm · ~28 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 13 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)
    1 67 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 SURFSIDE AVENUE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 PACIFIC STREET MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    37 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 SUNRISE ROAD MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    23 CLEARWATER TERRACE MOSSY POINT 2537Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    155 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    12 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    60 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Withdrawn
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    84 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
2025· 20 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    17 CLEARWATER TERRACE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • November 2025

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Health services facility
    31 PACIFIC STREET MOSSY POINT 2537Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    151 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • October 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    18 RIVER ROAD MOSSY POINTDetermined
  • Subdivision
    ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space
    155 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Subdivision
    18-20 RIVER ROAD MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • September 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 HILMER AVENUE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    37 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Withdrawn
  • July 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 SUNRISE ROAD MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Tennis courts
    4 STONY CREEK LANE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • April 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    23-27 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    22 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 HILMER AVENUE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • March 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    12 THE LANDING MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • February 2025

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space
    155 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • January 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    72 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    151 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
2024· 10 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Garage, carport or carparking space
    16 SURFSIDE AVENUE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    193 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • November 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    209 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    39 RIVER ROAD MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • October 2024

  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Tennis courts; Swimming pool
    4 STONY CREEK LANE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • September 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    36 PACIFIC STREET MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • August 2024

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 SUNRISE ROAD MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    3 CONNELLS CLOSE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • July 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    8 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined
  • May 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    161 ANNETTS PARADE MOSSY POINT 2537Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Gilmore
Member of Parliament
Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,995
Turnout (2025)
92.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.0 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.1 km away).

Coalition 37.3%Labor 62.7%

7.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BrouleeLabor 66.9% · Coalition 33.1% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • TomakinLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Malua BayLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
  • MogoLabor 55.6% · Coalition 44.4% TPP (2025)6.2 km away
  • Sunshine BayLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)10.6 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

More in Eurobodalla Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.