Located in New South Wales, Moonbi sits 438 km from Sydney CBD, around 5 hours 20 minutes by car. The town has 1,201 residents, a median age of 50, and a median household income of $70,408 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The town grew 6.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,484. Moonbi is characterised by high crime risk. All 1 school within the town boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Moonbi a good town?
Moonbi scores a D (24/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 12/100 · 438 km · 321 min drive to Sydney
More affordable than most
Median $648K · More affordable than 77% of NSW
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 51/100 · Crime 61/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 50 · 1,201 residents
Liveability Rating
24 / 100 · Ranked #1402 in NSWEach bar is Moonbi's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
How do you rate the liveability in Moonbi?
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Our score
24 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataMoonbi's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $648,000, roughly 26% below where it sat a year earlier.
$647,500
9% above its 5 neighbours (median $592,300)
Based on 24 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 76 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 8 sales $617K
- 4 bed 10 sales $735K
Is Moonbi safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Moonbi sits in the moderate band, with 51 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 12% on the prior year.
51 offences
12.1% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20255 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Tamworth Regional Council has published 8 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
One school serve Moonbi, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Moonbi Public School leads the pack.
- • 31 students in one school (avg 31)
Primary
Walkability
Moonbi is very car-dependent on foot — at 12/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Moonbi.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 19.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 4.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 10.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Moonbi.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 495
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Tamworth: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Moonbi is home to about 1,200 residents, with a median age of 50 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $70,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,201
Median Age
50
Median Household Income
$70,408/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,484/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$34,320/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.1%
Total Dwellings
428
Owner-Occupier Rate
82.5%
Houses
89.3%
Rental Stress
16.2%
Mortgage Stress
25.3%
Work From Home
17.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.2%
- Employment Rate
- 51.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 25.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
8 residents (0.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,397 a year through Tamworth based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 88%
- Environmental 6%
- Residential 6%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Tamworth
In the year to August 2026, 390 new dwellings were approved across Tamworth. That mix is 270 houses and 120 units. Approvals are down 34.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.8 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 13.6 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.35 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1 · NO₂ 0.
From the Tamworth monitoring station, 21.9 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Woolbrook (Woolbrook Road), 28.9 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 843 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 784 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.5°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 0.1°C
- 75 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2353, 0 of 1,023 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (12 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2353, 283 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 454 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 11 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $647,500 this is $47,500 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Barnaby Joyce The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Barnaby Joyce | 32.9% | 67.1% | -1.9 |
| 2022 | Barnaby Joyce | 33.6% | 66.4% | -1.2 |
| 2019 | Barnaby Joyce | 32.4% | 67.6% | +1.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kevin Anderson The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kevin Anderson NP | 65.8% |
| 2019 | Kevin Anderson NP | 71.1% |
| 2015 | Kevin Anderson NP | 60.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Moonbi?
Every figure above is a town average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 1,201 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Moonbi
Is Moonbi a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Moonbi is moderate (61/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Moonbi?
Moonbi has a moderate recorded bushfire history (51/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Moonbi a good place to live?
Moonbi has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (24/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Moonbi?
Moonbi, NSW had a population of 1,201 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Moonbi, NSW?
The postcode for Moonbi, NSW is 2353.
How far is Moonbi from Sydney?
Moonbi is 438 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 321 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Moonbi?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Moonbi was $70,408 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Moonbi?
There are too few current rental listings in Moonbi for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Moonbi?
The median age of residents in Moonbi was 50 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Moonbi at risk of bushfire?
Moonbi has a moderate recorded bushfire history (51/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Moonbi?
There is 1 school inside the Moonbi boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Moonbi walkable?
Moonbi scores 12/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Moonbi?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Moonbi (Tamworth) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.8 µg/m³ and PM10 of 13.6 µg/m³. That puts Moonbi below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Moonbi?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Moonbi, Woolbrook (Woolbrook Road) (28.9 km away), summer days average 27.5°C, winter nights 0.1°C, 784 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Moonbi?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Moonbi belong to?
Moonbi sits within the Tamworth local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Moonbi?
The average residential rates bill through Tamworth is $1,397 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Moonbi?
Across Tamworth, 390 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 34.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Moonbi in?
Moonbi sits within the federal Division of New England, currently held by Barnaby Joyce (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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