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Moore Creek

NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW

2,868
Population (2021)
$131,196
Median Household Income
108.70 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly

About Moore Creek

Moore Creek is a rural locality in the Tamworth Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres east of Tamworth's city centre in the New England tablelands region. With a population of around 2,868 as of the 2021 Census, it is one of the more populous rural localities surrounding Tamworth, the country music capital of Australia. The area spans 108 square kilometres of open farmland and semi-rural residential land at an elevation of around 470 metres above sea level.

Moore Creek has a strong rural character with large residential lots and hobby farms popular among families seeking space away from central Tamworth. The community has a balanced age profile with a median age of 37 and a healthy share of families with children. Residents typically commute into Tamworth for work, schooling, and amenities. The locality benefits from Tamworth's strong regional services including hospitals, schools, and the award-winning Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Moore Creek falls under postcode 2340 and is governed by Tamworth Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Tamworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tamworth Regional
Federal Electorate
New England
State Electorate
Tamworth
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.99°, 150.94°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
108.70 km²
Elevation
470m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Moore Creek for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$307K
93 sales · ▼ 65.3% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
37 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tamworth Station
10.5 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Tamworth Regional Bus — Tamworth CBD ~20 min

Commute to Tamworth CBD

Distance
10.5 km
By Train
N/A — no local station
By Car (Peak)
15-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Residents drive to Tamworth for most services. Sydney is approximately 4.5 hours by car or 5 hours by NSW TrainLink from Tamworth Station.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality — car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tamworth Regional Local Government Area, which contains Moore Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
643.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
332.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
713.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
535.6 / 100k
2yr Up 48.9% 10yr Down 1.9%
View all 62 offence types for Tamworth Regional →

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,368
Census 2021
2,868
▲ 21.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$43,004
Personal Income 2021
$54,964
▲ 27.8% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$54,964 / yr
$1057/wk
Household
$131,196 / yr
$2523/wk
Family
$137,436 / yr
$2643/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,630
Born Overseas 164

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 50
  • 2. New Zealand 20
  • 3. India 14
  • 4. South Africa 12
  • 5. Thailand 6
  • 6. Canada 5
  • 7. Vietnam 4
  • 8. Croatia 3
  • 9. Germany 3
  • 10. Ireland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,378
English 1,239
Scottish 367
Irish 291
Australian Aboriginal 199
German 142
Dutch 38
Italian 33
Welsh 23
Indian 22

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,332
Both parents born in Australia
221
Both parents born overseas
233
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
66.7%
No Religion
28.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
214 (7.5%)
5-14 years
538 (18.8%)
15-19 years
223 (7.8%)
20-24 years
98 (3.4%)
25-34 years
275 (9.6%)
35-44 years
467 (16.3%)
45-54 years
412 (14.4%)
55-64 years
291 (10.1%)
65-74 years
241 (8.4%)
75-84 years
79 (2.8%)
85+ years
21 (0.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Moore Creek NSW? +

Moore Creek is a rural locality approximately 10 kilometres east of Tamworth city centre in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council area.

What is the population of Moore Creek? +

Moore Creek had a population of 2,868 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of the more populated rural localities around Tamworth.

What is the median rent in Moore Creek? +

The median weekly rent in Moore Creek is approximately $450 according to the 2021 Census data.

Is Moore Creek good for families? +

Yes, Moore Creek is popular with families seeking rural acreage living within easy reach of Tamworth's schools, hospitals, and services. The suburb has a median age of 37 and a large share of family households.

What is the average income in Moore Creek? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Moore Creek is about $1,057 per week (around $55,000 per year). The median household income is $2,523 per week and the median family income is $2,643 per week.

What is the median house price in Moore Creek? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $306,500, down 65.3% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Moore Creek? +

The median age in Moore Creek is 37. The largest age group is 5–14 (538 residents, around 19%). Around 34% of residents are under 20 and about 12% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Moore Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moore Creek is part of the Tamworth Regional 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.

How much is rent in Moore Creek? +

In Moore Creek, the median weekly rent is $450, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 (2021 Census).