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Malua Bay, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Malua Bay is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,844. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

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C Fair
1,844 Population 1/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,201 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,201 median income, 4.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$235,400 home value, $1,177/mo rent

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About Malua Bay

Malua Bay

Malua Bay is a locality in the South Coast region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Eurobodalla Shire. At the 2016 census, Malua Bay had a population of 1,929.

People

Population1,844
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,201
Per Capita$24,201
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$235,400
Rent$1,177
Ownership81.6%
Housing Units738

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,844
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-35.7938°, 150.2283°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,045 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,201
Median Age52.0 years

About Malua Bay

Malua Bay is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,844. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Malua Bay has a population of 1,844 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,665.9 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,844
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
1,665.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Malua Bay vs Australia Average

The median household income in Malua Bay is $24,201, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,201 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 175 business establishments.

Income: Malua Bay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,201
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,201
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)175

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Malua Bay is $235,400, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,177 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 81.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 738 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$235,400
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,177
1% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.6%
Owner-Occupied81.6%
Renter-Occupied18.4%
Housing Units738

Property Tax

Climate in Malua Bay

Malua Bay has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 887 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.9° 70.2
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 17° / 25.6° 109.3
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.1° 85.6
Apr 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 57.2
May 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.6° 65.3
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 8° / 17.2° 77.7
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.7° 39.3
Aug 12.7°C / 55°F 7.2° / 18.2° 64.1
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.3° / 20° 61.2
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 11.3° / 21.4° 82.2
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23° 93.8
Dec 20°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.7° 80.9
Malua Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1,665.9 sq mi (4,314.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.7938°N, 150.2283°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 114 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 146 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 129 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 141 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 147 km
Mar 6, 2007 88 km ESE of Bermagui, Australia M3.0 116 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 150 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 127 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 143 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest
March 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in

Malua Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Malua Bay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Malua Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moruya District Historical Society Museum

Libraries in Malua Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Batemans Bay Community Library0.0
Moruya Library And Visitor Centre0.0

Hotels in Malua Bay

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abode Malua Bay
The Headland

Restaurants in Malua Bay

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raymonds at Malua Bay

Cafes in Malua Bay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandy Foot Pizza Cafe

Breweries in Malua Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Broule Brewhouse

Airports Near Malua Bay

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moruya AirportMYAMedium Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Jervis Bay AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Malua Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Maua Bay Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malua Bay

What is the population of Malua Bay?

Malua Bay has a population of 1,844 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,665.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Malua Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,201, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $235,400 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,177 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Malua Bay?

Malua Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Malua Bay?

Malua Bay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 175 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Malua Bay?

The median home value in Malua Bay is $235,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,177. The homeownership rate is 81.6%.

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