Moorwatha at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Moorwatha.
The postcode for Moorwatha is 2640 (NSW).
Moorwatha (2640) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Moorwatha has roughly 60 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Moorwatha scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moorwatha's population at 60, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
60
Median age
56
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moorwatha.
Local schools for Moorwatha
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Government School Catchment
Burrumbuttock Public School
Non-Government Schools
Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury
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Frequently asked
About Moorwatha.
- What is the Moorwatha postcode?
- Moorwatha is in the 2640 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Moorwatha?
- Moorwatha is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2640, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Moorwatha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Moorwatha?
- There are 2 schools serving Moorwatha on this page, including Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury, Burrumbuttock Public School.
- How walkable is Moorwatha?
- Moorwatha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Moorwatha?
- Moorwatha is close to Burrumbuttock, Bungowannah, Jindera, Glenellen, Howlong.
- What is the population of Moorwatha?
- The population of Moorwatha is approximately 60 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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