Moorwatha
NSW 2640 • New South Wales
About Moorwatha
Moorwatha is a rural locality in the Greater Hume region of New South Wales, situated approximately 12 kilometres north-north-east of Albury on the flat plains between the Hume Freeway corridor and the Murray Valley. Covering around 89 square kilometres, the locality had a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 census. Set in the broad agricultural country north of Albury on the NSW side of the Murray, the area is characterised by grazing, grain and mixed farming typical of the upper Murray Riverina. It falls within the federal electorate of Farrer and the NSW state electorate of Albury, and shares its postcode 2640 with the city of Albury.
Moorwatha is a quiet farming locality where residents rely on Albury for all everyday services, from grocery shopping and healthcare to secondary schooling and entertainment. Albury–Wodonga is one of Australia's leading regional cities, offering a full range of urban amenities including hospitals, university campuses, major retail centres and cultural facilities — all within a short drive. The locality appeals to those who want space and rural character while retaining easy access to a major regional city. The nearby Murray River adds recreational value, with opportunities for boating, fishing and camping along its banks.
Moorwatha falls under postcode 2640 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Rural connector — Albury CBD ~15 min (infrequent)
Commute to Albury
🛣️ Car is the primary transport. Albury railway station (~12 km south) is on the Main South Line with daily NSW TrainLink / V/Line services to Sydney and Melbourne. Albury–Wodonga Airport serves regional air connections.
A rural farming locality with no local services or pedestrian infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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393 Perry Street
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Albury High School ICSEA 1016Kiewa Street
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Albury North Public School ICSEA 893868 Mate Street
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Albury Public School ICSEA 1049481 David Street
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Albury West Public School ICSEA 918Mott Street
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PO Box 3176
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449 Olive Street
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Glenroy Public School ICSEA 897Logan Rd
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James Fallon High School ICSEA 905Fallon St
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Kandeer School ICSEA 811412 Fallon St
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Cnr Curlew Crescent & Lowry Street
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421 Elizabeth Mitchell Drive
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24 Ava Ave
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 Moorwatha by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Moorwatha Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Moorwatha" under Suburb