Moss Vale, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Moss Vale is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,430. Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

8,430 Population 8/sq mi density

2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

32.2 in Annual Rain

Australia / Sydney Timezone

$25,891 Median Income

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$25,891 median income, 3.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,430

Median Age45.0 yrs

Density8/mi²

Economy

Median Income$25,891

Per Capita$25,891

Unemployment3.4%

Housing

Home Value$225,400

Rent$1,127

Ownership72.0%

Housing Units3,372

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

Rain32.2 in/yr

Sunny Days313/yr

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)

Population	8,430
Population Density	8 / sq mi
Elevation	2,224 ft (678 m)
Coordinates	-34.5537°, 150.3712°
Timezone	Australia/Sydney
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	New South Wales
Average Temperature	55°F (13°C)
January Average	62°F (16°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation	32.2 inches (819 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$25,891
Median Age	45.0 years

About Moss Vale

Moss Vale is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,430. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Moss Vale has a population of 8,430 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,115.9 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,430

Total Population

People / sq mi

45.0yrs

Median Age

16% above Australia avg

1,115.9mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moss Vale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moss Vale is $25,891, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,891 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $498, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 801 business establishments.

Income: Moss Vale vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$25,891
	66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$25,891
Avg Weekly Wage	$498

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.4%
	6% below Australia avg

Establishments (County)	801

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moss Vale is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 72.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,372 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$225,400
	20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,127
	3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	72.0%
Owner-Occupied	72.0%
Renter-Occupied	28.0%
Housing Units	3,372

Property Tax

Climate in Moss Vale

Moss Vale has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 747 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	20.3°C / 69°F	14.3° / 26.3°	59.3
Feb	19.2°C / 67°F	14° / 24.4°	101.8
Mar	17.1°C / 63°F	12.1° / 22.1°	76.4
Apr	13.9°C / 57°F	8.7° / 19.1°	49.5
May	10.1°C / 50°F	4.7° / 15.5°	44.3
Jun	8°C / 46°F	3.6° / 12.4°	94.2
Jul	7.2°C / 45°F	2.4° / 12°	50.9
Aug	8.2°C / 47°F	2.9° / 13.4°	51.9
Sep	11°C / 52°F	5.5° / 16.5°	37.0
Oct	13.8°C / 57°F	7.9° / 19.6°	46.6
Nov	16.4°C / 62°F	10.6° / 22.3°	69.6
Dec	18.4°C / 65°F	12.3° / 24.5°	65.7

Moss Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	55.2°F
	2% above Australia avg
January Average	62°F (16°C)
July Average	47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,224 ft (678 m)
Area	1,115.9 sq mi (2,890.1 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-34.5537°N, 150.3712°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"

15% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002	1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia	M3.9	26 km
Mar 17, 1999	2 km SE of Picton, Australia	M3.8	48 km
May 28, 2025	3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia	M3.6	66 km
Mar 8, 2024	14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia	M3.5	78 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	113 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	19 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	135 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	116 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	68 km
Apr 11, 2007	3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia	M3.1	68 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	134 km
Jun 18, 2006	8 km W of Oakdale, Australia	M3.0	54 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	101 km
Jul 15, 2003	27 km SE of Cowra, Australia	M2.8	149 km
Mar 24, 2001	6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M2.8	137 km
Aug 18, 2007	11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M2.6	20 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (16°C)	4.2 in
February	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
March	62°F (17°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
April	57°F (14°C)	3.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
June	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in	Coldest
July	47°F (8°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	47°F (8°C)	3.2 in
September	51°F (10°C)	2.8 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in

Moss Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 46°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Moss Vale

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Moss Vale High School	-	-	-	-
Moss Vale Public School	-	-	-	-
St Pauls International College	-	-	-	-
The Kings School Tudor House	-	-	-	-
St Paul's Catholic Parish Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Moss Vale

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
2MCR 100.3 - Sounds of Macarthur - Macarthur Community Radio	australian music, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
C91.3 FM - Macarthur's Radio Station	commercial, hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Moss Vale

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Berrima District Historical & Family History Society Museum
Bowral Schoolhouse Museum And Gallery
Bradman Museum
Harper's Mansion
Pioneer Village Museum

Libraries in Moss Vale

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bowral Central Library		0.0
Mittagong Public Library		0.0
Moss Vale Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Moss Vale

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Berrima Schoolyard Market

Hotels in Moss Vale

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peppers Manor House

Restaurants in Moss Vale

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canteen

Carca

Hong Kong Restaurant

Katers Restaurant

Mt Ashby Estate

Cafes in Moss Vale

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland Merchant

Post Office Cafe

Sahara-Silkroad Coffee House

Monuments in Moss Vale

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First settlement in Southern Highlands at Bong Bong

Dentists in Moss Vale

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #5371864183

Veterinaries in Moss Vale

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berrima District Veterinary Hospital

Moss Vale Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Moss Vale

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moss Vale Station

Gas Stations in Moss Vale

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Synergy

Moss Vale Tyre and Service Centre

Reddy Express

Woolworths Petrol

Gyms in Moss Vale

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plus Fitness

Golf Courses in Moss Vale

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moss Vale Golf Club

Mount Broughton Golf and Country Club

Airports Near Moss Vale

27 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport	WSI	Large Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport	-	Large Airport
Camden Airport	CDU	Medium Airport
Goulburn Airport	GUL	Medium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross	NOA	Medium Airport
Shellharbour Airport	WOL	Medium Airport
Sydney Bankstown Airport	BWU	Medium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bullio Airport	-	Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield	-	Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport	-	Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield	-	Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport	-	Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Mittagong Airport	-	Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club	-	Small Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield	-	Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport	-	Small Airport
The Oaks Airport	-	Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Wilton Airport	-	Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Moss Vale

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Moss Vale Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moss Vale

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
All Saints Anglican Church
Chirst Church
Connect Christian Church
Moss Vale Presbyterian Church
Moss Vale Uniting Church
Saint John's Anglican Church

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 Moss Vale

What is the population of Moss Vale?

Moss Vale has a population of 8,430 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,115.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moss Vale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,891, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moss Vale?

Moss Vale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Moss Vale?

Moss Vale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $498. There are 801 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moss Vale?

The median home value in Moss Vale is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.

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Overview 7/11

People 2/10

Economy 5/13

Housing 5/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 0/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 0/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 8/32

People

Economy

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Climate

About Moss Vale

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Moss Vale vs Australia Average

Income: Moss Vale vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Moss Vale

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Monthly Weather

Schools in Moss Vale

Radio Stations near Moss Vale

Museums in Moss Vale

Libraries in Moss Vale

Farmers Markets in Moss Vale

Hotels in Moss Vale

Restaurants in Moss Vale

Cafes in Moss Vale

Monuments in Moss Vale

Dentists in Moss Vale

Veterinaries in Moss Vale

Train Stations in Moss Vale

Gas Stations in Moss Vale

Gyms in Moss Vale

Golf Courses in Moss Vale

Airports Near Moss Vale

Post Offices in Moss Vale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moss Vale

Quick Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moss Vale

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