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Moggs Swamp

NSW 2370 • New South Wales

19
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
239.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Moggs Swamp

Moggs Swamp is a remote rural locality in the New England region of New South Wales, located approximately 40 kilometres south-east of Glen Innes in the Glen Innes Severn local government area. With a tiny population of around 19 residents across an expansive 239 square kilometre area, the locality is sparsely settled highland grazing country on the New England Tablelands at elevations exceeding 1,000 metres. The area is characterised by open farm properties, granite outcrops, and native woodland remnants typical of the elevated tablelands.

Residents of Moggs Swamp live a quiet rural lifestyle, with all services and amenities accessed in Glen Innes — a regional town known for its Scottish heritage, sapphire fossicking, and cool-climate character. The New England Tablelands support excellent cattle and sheep grazing, and the broader region is popular for gem fossicking, with the Craigbourne Fossicking Reserve accessible nearby. The landscape is rugged and beautiful, appealing to those seeking self-sufficient rural living on large landholdings far from urban pressures.

Moggs Swamp falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by the Glen Innes Severn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Glen Innes Severn
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.74°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
239.64 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,494
Median 2023–24
$41,389
▲ 23.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,838

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
600 km
By Train
No local train; nearest NSW TrainLink service at Glen Innes (~40 km)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via New England Highway through Glen Innes

Walkability Car-Dependent

Completely rural locality with no footpaths, public transport, or nearby services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
19
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area, which contains Moggs Swamp. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
478.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
323 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
757.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
233.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Glen Innes Severn →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moggs Swamp NSW located? +

Moggs Swamp is a remote rural locality on the New England Tablelands in northern NSW, approximately 40 km south-east of Glen Innes.

What LGA is Moggs Swamp in? +

Moggs Swamp falls within the Glen Innes Severn local government area in northern New South Wales.

What is the nearest town to Moggs Swamp? +

Glen Innes is the nearest town, approximately 40 km to the north-west, providing access to schools, shopping, medical services, and the New England Highway.

Is Moggs Swamp a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moggs Swamp is part of the Glen Innes Severn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Moggs Swamp? +

Moggs Swamp had a population of 19 at the 2021 Census.