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Morago

NSW 2710 • New South Wales

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
195.32 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoric
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About Morago

Morago is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north of Jerilderie within the Federation Council area. Covering around 195 square kilometres of flat irrigated and dryland farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the southern Riverina's rice and mixed farming country, where the flat, fertile plains support irrigation agriculture on the alluvial soils of the Billabong Creek catchment.

Jerilderie is the nearest service town, historically famous as the location of Ned Kelly's 1879 bank robbery and telegraph office siege. The Federation Council area encompasses a wide range of productive Riverina agricultural land. Morago suits those connected to the Riverina's irrigation farming community and those who appreciate the history-rich, flat rural character of south-western New South Wales.

Morago falls under postcode 2710 and is governed by the Edward River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2710
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Edward River
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.36°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
195.32 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2710

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2710, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,092
Median 2023–24
$50,482
▲ 22.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,840

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2710; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
670 km
By Train
No direct service; coach connections from Jerilderie to Narrandera for rail
By Car (Peak)
6 hr 30 min - 7 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr - 7 hr

🛣️ Newell Highway and Sturt Highway provide major arterial access; Jerilderie is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Morago is a dispersed rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
368.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
178.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
653.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 9.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
582.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Edward River →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morago known for? +

Morago is a quiet irrigation farming locality near the historic Riverina town of Jerilderie, set within the flat Billabong Creek country where rice, wheat, and mixed farming are the main agricultural activities.

How far is Morago from Jerilderie? +

Morago is approximately 30 kilometres north of Jerilderie, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive on Riverina rural roads.

Does Morago have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Morago. A private vehicle is essential, with Jerilderie providing the nearest basic services and regional coach connections to larger Riverina towns.

What is the population of Morago? +

According to the 2021 Census, Morago has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 195 square kilometre area in the Federation Council district.

Is Morago a good place to live? +

Morago suits those connected to the Riverina farming community, with Jerilderie's historic character and services accessible within a short drive and the broader Riverina's agricultural landscape surrounding the locality.

What is the postcode for Morago? +

The postcode for Morago, NSW is 2710.

Is Morago a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Morago is part of the Edward River 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.