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Moore Creek

NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW

2,868
Population (2021)
$54,964
Median Income
108.70 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly

About Moore Creek

Moore Creek is a rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres east of Tamworth's city centre in the New England tablelands region. With a population of around 2,868 as of the 2021 Census, it is one of the more populous rural localities surrounding Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia. The area spans 108 square kilometres of open farmland and semi-rural residential land at an elevation of around 470 metres above sea level.

Moore Creek has a strong rural character with large residential lots and hobby farms popular among families seeking space away from central Tamworth. The community has a balanced age profile with a median age of 37 and a healthy share of families with children. Residents typically commute into Tamworth for work, schooling, and amenities. The locality benefits from Tamworth's strong regional services including hospitals, schools, and the award-winning Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Moore Creek falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tamworth Regional
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.99°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
108.70 km²
Elevation
470m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tamworth Station
10.5 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Tamworth Regional Bus — Tamworth CBD ~20 min

Commute to Tamworth CBD

Distance
10.5 km
By Train
N/A — no local station
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Residents drive to Tamworth for most services. Sydney is approximately 4.5 hours by car or 5 hours by NSW TrainLink from Tamworth Station.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality — car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Moore Creek by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Moore Creek Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Moore Creek" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
37 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,368
Census 2021
2,868
▲ 21.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,004
Income 2021
$54,964
▲ 27.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,630
Born Overseas 164

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 50
  • 2. New Zealand 20
  • 3. India 14
  • 4. South Africa 12
  • 5. Thailand 6
  • 6. Canada 5
  • 7. Vietnam 4
  • 8. Croatia 3
  • 9. Germany 3
  • 10. Ireland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,378
English 1,239
Scottish 367
Irish 291
Australian Aboriginal 199
German 142
Dutch 38
Italian 33
Welsh 23
Indian 22

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,332
Both parents born in Australia
221
Both parents born overseas
233
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
66.7%
No Religion
28.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
214 (7.5%)
5-14 years
538 (18.8%)
15-19 years
223 (7.8%)
20-24 years
98 (3.4%)
25-34 years
275 (9.6%)
35-44 years
467 (16.3%)
45-54 years
412 (14.4%)
55-64 years
291 (10.1%)
65-74 years
241 (8.4%)
75-84 years
79 (2.8%)
85+ years
21 (0.7%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moore Creek NSW? +

Moore Creek is a rural locality approximately 10 kilometres east of Tamworth city centre in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council area.

What is the population of Moore Creek? +

Moore Creek had a population of 2,868 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of the more populated rural localities around Tamworth.

What is the median rent in Moore Creek? +

The median weekly rent in Moore Creek is approximately $450 according to the 2021 Census data.

Is Moore Creek good for families? +

Yes, Moore Creek is popular with families seeking rural acreage living within easy reach of Tamworth's schools, hospitals, and services. The suburb has a median age of 37 and a large share of family households.