Moruya

The typical resident is 52, making Moruya far older than most areas. It has a significant First Nations population at 6.5%, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 make up a smaller share of the community than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 79.8% of the population born here. Among those with overseas ancestry, English, Australian, and Irish are the most common backgrounds.

English is the main language used at home for 88.6% of people. This results in a much lower percentage of people using another language at home compared to the New South Wales average.

About 39.9% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.4%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Incomes in Moruya are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical household earns $1,140 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here, with 37.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 8.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community support is high, as 16.3% of people provide unpaid care—a figure well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 17.8% of the population.

Moruya has one of the largest First Nations populations for its level, with 281 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. Many people live alone (30.2%), and one-parent families are much more common than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (89.0%), and 47.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $300, well below the state average.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 66.7% of workers driving to work. Only 0.7% of people use public transport to commute, and working from home is much less common than in the state.

The area is relatively stable, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than in the rest of the state.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.3%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries for local jobs are health care, retail trade, and construction.

Moruya is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0. This is well below the state average, as far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.