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Moore Creek

NSW 2340 • Rest of NSW

2,868
Population (2021)
$54,964
Median Income
108.70 km²
Area
470m
Elevation

About Moore Creek

Moore Creek is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in New South Wales, located within the Tamworth Regional (Area) area. With a population of 2,868 and a median income of $54,964, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 108.70 km² at an elevation of 470m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Moore Creek is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

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
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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

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

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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
  • 11. Netherlands 3
  • 12. Papua New Guinea 3
  • 13. Philippines 3
  • 14. Scotland 3
  • 15. United States 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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