Moorebank

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2170
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains MOOREBANK, 2170 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that MOOREBANK, 2170 obtained a 5.84% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 2820th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

MOOREBANK, 2170 in NSW belongs to the local government area of Liverpool.

MOOREBANK, 2170 has a capital gain of 9.08% for the past year, which is lower than average compared to its 48.87% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in MOOREBANK sitting at $1,418,000, and the average rent at $850, property owners could potentially earn a 3.12% increase in gross rental yield.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in MOOREBANK are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Surburb overview

Moorebank sits approximately 27 km south‑west of Sydney’s central business district and forms part of the City of Liverpool. The 2021 Census recorded 11,408 residents in Moorebank, showing steady growth from 9,747 in 2016, with a median age of 36 years.

Households average 3.1 persons and comprise around 3,804 dwellings, with a median weekly household income of $2,201 and weekly rent of around $500.

Cultural diversity is evident, with 63 per cent of residents being Australia-born, and other top birthplaces including Vietnam, India, and Lebanon. Languages such as Arabic, Hindi, Vietnamese, and Greek are also commonly spoken. Separate houses predominate, although medium-density residential and industrial zones occupy a significant portion of the land.

Moorebank’s average household holds about two motor vehicles, reflecting that 82 per cent drive to work, with only 7.7 per cent using the train, 1.7 per cent the bus, 1.1 per cent walking and 0.3 per cent cycling. Liverpool railway station lies about 1.5 km away, while Holsworthy station is roughly 5 km from the centre.

Essential shopping is served by Moorebank Shopping Village, a small centre established in the early 1970s opposite Nuwarra Public School, which opened in 1973. Additional retail, health, and education services are available in nearby Liverpool, including Westfield Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital, and TAFE institutions. 

Community services are operated from the Moorebank Community Centre and Seton Recreation Centre, both of which are managed by Liverpool City Council.

Recreation features local reserves, such as Ernie Smith Reserve, which offers walking trails and tennis courts, and Clinches Pond Reserve, located nearby. Additionally, Brighton Lakes Recreation & Golf Club provides golfing and dining options. Moorebank Sports Club, located on Heathcote Road, has been fostering junior sport since 1970 and offers social and family-oriented facilities.

The suburb is partly characterised by light industrial and infrastructure uses, including the large Moorebank Intermodal Terminal site, which is currently under development. Flooding has shaped the area’s history, notably the 1986 flood, which temporarily isolated Moorebank. The name honours early settler Thomas Moore; vineyards once covered the plateau.

With a median mortgage repayment of around $2,500 per month and weekly rents of nearly $500, housing reflects a mix of family-oriented ownership and rental options.

Moorebank combines residential amenity, transport connections via road and rail, essential services and a variety of outdoor recreation spaces in greater south‑west Sydney.

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