Moama NSW

Postcode 2731 · Murray River LGA

Moama is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Murray River local government area (postcode 2731). With a population of 7,213, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Moama is $500,000, having dropped significantly 12.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $547,000 (+39.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $495. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,627.

Moama is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 980, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 77 bus stops. The crime rate in the Murray River LGA is below average at 3,406 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Moama offers a gross rental yield of 5.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.1% High Yield
Price vs State$500K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-12.4% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,526
Mean Income$64,285
Earners4,554
YoY Change+7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
-12.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$547K
39.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$315
POPULATION
7,213
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,348
Personal Income /wk$686
Mortgage /mth$1,627
CRIME (Murray River LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,406
Total Incidents462
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops77
Fire Station/Francis St
Moama Fire Station, Francis St
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA980
Total Students834
Independent1
Government1
Moama Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1072
Moama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 889
Data: 2026