Thinking about buying your first home in Moorebank (2170)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Moorebank is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Moorebank a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Moorebank (2170) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Moorebank suits established families who can comfortably clear the $1,320,000 house median and want a high owner-occupier neighbourhood with good school options. Moorebank High School is a selective school, which is a genuine draw for academically focused households. The SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 signals a relatively affluent area, and 82 per cent separate houses means you are buying into a suburb that feels and functions like a traditional family neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the house median, and the unit market is a serious concern. A median unit price of $682,500 alongside an 18.3 per cent year-on-year fall, on only 38 sales, is a thin and falling market. Anyone considering a unit here should treat that figure with real caution. The 45-minute off-peak drive to the CBD will stretch longer in traffic, and with a walkability score of 63, you will be car-dependent for most daily needs.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm your specific lot's bushfire-prone land status. With 20.3 per cent of the postcode designated bushfire-prone, it is not a fringe risk, and insurance costs and building restrictions can be material. - If you are considering a unit, investigate the strata records and sales history carefully. An 18.3 per cent price fall on a small sample warrants scrutiny of the building's financial health and owner-occupier ratio. - Check public transport options beyond the 76 nearby stops. Frequency and route quality matter more than stop count for a suburb this far from the CBD.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Moorebank?
BOCSAR · MOOREBANK 2170
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K5,15412 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−36%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%243 reports
ASSAULT25%101 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT14%57 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED57%
NON-DOMESTIC43%
Across 97 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Moorebank
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:19 AEST
Liverpool station · 0.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 379 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$550per week
Sep 2025 · 379 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2170
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2170. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Moorebank is the primary suburb with postcode 2170 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Moorebank is the main locality.
Which local government area is Moorebank in?
Moorebank (2170) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Moorebank?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Moorebank (2170) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Moorebank flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Moorebank. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Moorebank?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Moorebank (2170), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Moorebank (2170) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Moorebank (2170). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Moorebank changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Moorebank (2170) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
