Moree
NSW 2400 • Rest of NSW
About Moree
Moree is a rural township in the Gwydir region of north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 640 kilometres north-west of Sydney on the Mehi River within the Moree Plains Council area. With a population of around 8,962, it serves as the commercial hub for a vast agricultural hinterland, with the local economy driven by dryland and irrigated cotton, wheat, and grain farming. The suburb has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community representing approximately 20 per cent of the population, reflecting deep First Nations connections to the land and surrounding country. Median weekly household income of around $1,575 is broadly in line with regional New South Wales averages, with affordable housing by state standards.
Moree is renowned for its artesian bore baths, fed by the Great Artesian Basin, which attract visitors year-round for their therapeutic mineral-rich waters. The town serves as a regional service centre with hospitals, schools, and retail facilities for a wide surrounding district, and hosts the Moree on a Plate food festival celebrating local produce. Its flat, open landscape and warm climate suit outdoor lifestyles, and the town maintains strong agricultural and pastoral traditions alongside growing tourism interest in its natural and cultural heritage.
Moree falls under postcode 2400 and is governed by Moree Plains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBalo Square Shopping Centre Cnr Newell Highway & Gwydir Street Moree 2400 NSW -
Woolworths215 Balo Street Moree 2400 NSW
Schools
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6751 1573 Carol Ave
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Carol Ave
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Bullarah Public School ICSEA 8876753 3111 6915 Gwydir Highway
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Mallawa Public School ICSEA 8746753 9520 Mallawa Road
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409 Chester Street
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Moree East Public School ICSEA 6896752 1733 66 Adelaide St
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Moree Public School ICSEA 8626752 1913 Albert St
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6752 1999 Albert St
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Boston Street
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2400 Location map We are located at Limebon Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Moree, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Moree by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Moree Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Moree" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
165 state housing + 59 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 65
- 2. England 50
- 3. Philippines 46
- 4. India 45
- 5. Fiji 35
- 6. South Africa 35
- 7. Nepal 22
- 8. Thailand 20
- 9. Indonesia 15
- 10. Sri Lanka 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)