Demographics

Moruya is approximately 77.89 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Moruya was 3982. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Moruya are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Moruya is a town in New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Moruya River, on the far south coast situated on the Princes Highway 305 kilometres (190 mi) south of Sydney and 175 kilometres (109 mi) from Canberra. At the 2011 census, Moruya had a population of 2,531 people The town relies predominantly on agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Moruya is administered by the Eurobodalla Shire council and the shire chambers are located in the town. Moruya has two supermarkets, an 8-aisle Franklins which opened on 28 Jun 2011 closed its doors in February 2013. A 10-aisle Woolworths which opened in 2000 remains. In the winter of 2013, an IGA opened across the street from Woolworths. Moruya has many shops along the main street while the supermarkets are on the side streets. Moruya is also home to the regional telco Southern Phone.The Saturday markets and produce markets are very popular to the local community and visitors as well. Moruya has an airport (Moruya Airport, code MYA) located on the north side of Moruya Heads. The strip adjoins the beachfront, and flights to Moruya offer a slow and picturesque descent along the coastline. Regional Express (REX) flies mostly Saab 340B aircraft from Moruya to Sydney and Moruya to Merimbula, with connecting flights to Melbourne.

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