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Moruya Heads NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moruya Heads, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Moruya Heads NSW is 1,125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moruya Heads is $714 per week ($37,128 per year). Median rent in Moruya Heads is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Moruya Heads has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Moruya Heads has a population density of 76.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Moruya Heads is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Croatian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moruya Heads is $1,663.
There were 2 recorded offences in Moruya Heads in 2025-26, a rate of 2 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).
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Moruya Heads Population
Moruya Heads Median Income & Rent
Moruya Heads Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Moruya Heads Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Moruya Heads Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Moruya Heads Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Moruya Heads Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Moruya Heads Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Moruya Heads Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Moruya Heads Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Moruya Heads Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Moruya Heads Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Moruya Heads Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Moruya Heads Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Moruya Heads Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Moruya Heads Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Moruya Heads Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Moruya Heads School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Moruya Heads Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Moruya Heads Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Moruya Heads Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Moruya Heads How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Moruya Heads Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Moruya Heads Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Moruya Heads Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Moruya Heads Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Moruya Heads Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Moruya Heads Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Moruya Heads Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Moruya Heads Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Moruya Heads Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Moruya Heads Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Moruya Heads When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Moruya Heads Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Moruya Heads Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Moruya Heads Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Moruya Heads Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Moruya Heads Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Moruya Heads Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moruya Heads
What is the population of Moruya Heads NSW?
The population of Moruya Heads NSW is 1,125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 76.9 people per km².Moruya Heads is ranked #3,798 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Moruya Heads?
The median personal income in Moruya Heads NSW is $714 per week, or $37,128 per year.The median household income is $1,357 per week.Family income is $1,665 per week.Moruya Heads is ranked #5,225 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Moruya Heads?
Median rent in Moruya Heads NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Moruya Heads ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Moruya Heads?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moruya Heads NSW is $1,663. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Moruya Heads?
The median age in Moruya Heads NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Moruya Heads a good suburb to live in?
Moruya Heads is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,125.The median income is $714/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12746. All dollar figures in AUD.