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Moe, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Moe is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,375. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,375 Population 14/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$18,286 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,286 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Moe

Moe

Moe is a town in the Latrobe Valley in the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It is approximately 130 kilometres east of the central business district of Melbourne, 45 kilometres due south of the peak of Mount Baw Baw in the Great Dividing Range and features views of the Baw Baw Ranges to the north and Strzelecki Ranges to the south.

People

Population9,375
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,286
Per Capita$18,286
Unemployment9.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units3,750

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population9,375
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-38.1783°, 146.2610°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,286
Median Age46.0 years

About Moe

Moe is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,375. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Moe has a population of 9,375 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,375
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
692.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moe vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moe is $18,286, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,286 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $352, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 891 business establishments.

Income: Moe vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,286
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,286
Avg Weekly Wage$352

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)891

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moe is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,750 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units3,750

Property Tax

Climate in Moe

Moe has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Moe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area692.4 sq mi (1,793.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1783°N, 146.2610°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 15 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 23 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 93 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 14 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 47 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 45 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 82 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 33 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 41 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 47 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 49 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 82 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 120 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 143 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 48 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 84 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 40 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 40 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 51 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in

Moe has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Moe

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Albert Street Primary School - - - -
Moe South Street Primary School - - - -
Moe Elizabeth Street Primary School - - - -
Baringa Special School - - - -
St Kieran's Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Moe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Fire station
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Moe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Restaurants in Moe

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dante’s Pizza
Mia's Kitchen
Moe RSL Club
Moe Thai

Cafes in Moe

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amay Cafe & Restaurant
Bryas Cafe
Cafe Coffee Day
Every Day Drive-thru
Spiders Cafe

Clinics in Moe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Myotherapist

Train Stations in Moe

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moe

Bus Stations in Moe

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moe Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Moe

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astron Moe
BP Moe
EG Australia
Horizon
Shell
Shell

Banks in Moe

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Australia
Commonwealth Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Moe

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Moe

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Moe

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Moe Presbyterian Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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 Moe

What is the population of Moe?

Moe has a population of 9,375 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,286, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moe?

Moe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Moe?

The job market in Moe faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $352. There are 891 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moe?

The median home value in Moe is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

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