Moree Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Moree is a locality approximately 507 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Moree is 2400, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Moree has a population of 8,962 (4,452 males, 4,519 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Moree is $1,575, with a median personal income of $851 per week.
The median weekly rent is $230 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,326.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (66), New Zealand (65), and Philippines (46).
76.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Moree shows 3,745 people employed (2,531 full-time, 975 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (540), managers (330), and technicians & trades (295).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Moree has an IRSAD score of 931 placing it in decile 3 (disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Moree covers an area of 3870.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Moree sits within the Moree - Narrabri area, part of the broader New England and North West region. It falls under the Gwydir local government area.
The federal electorate for Moree is Parkes (Rural).
Moree Details
| Postcode | 2400 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 8,962 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,575/week |
| Median Personal Income | $851/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $230 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,326 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 3870.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,959 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 77.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 1,840 (20.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -29.4658 |
| Longitude | 149.8339 |
| Distance from Sydney | 507 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moree - Narrabri |
| Local Government | Gwydir |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,866 (20.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,023 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,305 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,241 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,530 (17.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 571 (6.4%) |
| Asthma | 336 (3.7%) |
| Arthritis | 260 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 258 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 205 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 167 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 104 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 29 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 233 (8.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,028 (36.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,022 (35.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 567 (19.9%) |