Moss Vale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,310
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Moss Vale.
The postcode for Moss Vale is 2577 (NSW).
Moss Vale (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Moss Vale has roughly 9,310 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Moss Vale 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moss Vale's population at 9,310, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,310
Median age
45
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
9,310
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
463
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.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moss Vale.
Local schools for Moss Vale
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Government School Catchment
Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale Public School
Bowral High School
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Frequently asked
About Moss Vale.
- What is the Moss Vale postcode?
- Moss Vale is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Moss Vale?
- Moss Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moss Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Moss Vale?
- There are 14 schools serving Moss Vale on this page, including Moss Vale High School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, St Paul's International College.
- How walkable is Moss Vale?
- Moss Vale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Moss Vale?
- Moss Vale is close to Burradoo, Yarrunga, Manchester Square, Werai, Calwalla.
- What is the population of Moss Vale?
- The population of Moss Vale is approximately 9,310 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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