Moama at a glance
Median house
$780,000
+0.7% year on year
Median unit
$325,000
Days on market
41
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
7,213
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Moama.
The postcode for Moama is 2731 (NSW).
The median house price in Moama is $780,000.
Moama (2731) sits in the Murray River region of NSW. The median house here is $780,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +0.7% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Moama has roughly 7,213 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 41 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moama scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moama's population at 7,213, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,213
Median age
49
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $325,000, roughly 58% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+0.7%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (41 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Moama on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (41 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$780,000
+0.7% over the past year. Median unit price $325,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$311/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$780,000
+0.7% annual growth
$325,000
41
Average days to sell
7,213
Median age: 49
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.07% (median rent $311/wk against a $780,000 price tag). Units yield 5.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.07%
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.04%
Based on $325,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+0.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202441 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +0.7%/yr
2021
$753K
5-year change
+4%
2026
$780K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
448
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moama.
Local schools for Moama
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moama Public School
Echuca Primary School
Echuca East Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Moama.
- What is the median house price in Moama?
- The median house price in Moama, NSW 2731 is $780,000. The median unit price is $325,000. Annual growth is +0.7%.
- What is the Moama postcode?
- Moama is in the 2731 postcode, in NSW, in the Murray River Council region.
- Where is Moama?
- Moama is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2731, in the Murray River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $311, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Moama?
- There are 9 schools serving Moama on this page, including Moama Anglican Grammar School, Moama Public School, St Joseph's College - Brigidine Campus.
- How walkable is Moama?
- Moama has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Moama?
- Moama is close to Benarca, Moira, Womboota, Thyra, Mathoura.
- What is the population of Moama?
- The population of Moama is approximately 7,213 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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