Moruya
NSW 2537 • Rest of NSW
About Moruya
Moruya is a regional service town and rural locality on the NSW South Coast, located at the mouth of the Moruya River approximately 290 kilometres south of Sydney within the Eurobodalla Council area. With a population of around 4,295, the suburb has a notably mature demographic with a median age of 52, reflecting its strong appeal to retirees and sea-changers from metropolitan areas. The median household income sits below the national average at approximately $1,140 per week, consistent with its regional economy and mix of retirees, tradespeople, and public sector workers.
Moruya serves as the main commercial and civic hub for the Eurobodalla region, offering supermarkets, health services, schools, and a local airport providing regional connections to Sydney. The town straddles the Princes Highway and the Moruya River, giving it both practical road accessibility and a scenic riverside character. Its community is steeped in local heritage — Moruya's granite quarry famously supplied the stone for the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons — and residents enjoy proximity to unspoilt beaches, national parks, and the relaxed lifestyle of Australia's South Coast.
Moruya falls under postcode 2537 and is governed by Eurobodalla Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bega electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Premier Motor Service (coach) — Sydney CBD (Central Coach Terminal) Approx. 4.5–5 hours
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Travel via Princes Highway (A1); regional coaches available but infrequent
Most errands require a car; limited footpath network outside the town centre
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths61-63 Queen Street Moruya 2537 NSW
Schools
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61 Train Street
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Broulee Public School ICSEA 996Cambridge Cresc
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2494 George Bass Drive
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Moruya High School ICSEA 922Albert St
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Moruya Public School ICSEA 94322 Evans St
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Queen Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Moruya, 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 Moruya by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Moruya Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Moruya" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
69 state housing + 23 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. England 163
- 2. New Zealand 42
- 3. India 22
- 4. Netherlands 19
- 5. Vietnam 19
- 6. Germany 18
- 7. Ireland 16
- 8. South Africa 13
- 9. Scotland 12
- 10. United States 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)