Considering Moss Vale? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Moss Vale a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Moss Vale (2577) 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
Moss Vale suits established owner-occupiers who are happy to drive everywhere and want a large separate house, likely on a generous block, in a tight-knit Southern Highlands community. At a median household income of $1,511 per week and a SEIFA decile of 6, the area sits in the middle of the socioeconomic range. The median age of 45 and 70% owner-occupancy rate suggest a settled, house-proud neighbourhood. The single secondary school posts a solid ICSEA of 1034.
Who would not love it
The walkability score is zero, literally the lowest percentile recorded, and the amenity count within 1.6 km shows no supermarkets, cafes, parks, medical services, or transport. If you rely on public transport, do not own a car, or need childcare beyond one local service, this suburb will frustrate you daily. The bushfire-prone land figure is the most serious concern here: 97.4% of the postcode sits in a bushfire-prone area. That is not a minor footnote. It affects insurance costs, building standards, and real physical risk.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, as 97.4% bushfire-prone land means almost every block carries mandatory construction and vegetation-clearing obligations that add cost. - Get a current building insurance quote before exchange, not after, because bushfire-zone premiums in the Southern Highlands have risen sharply and may affect your borrowing capacity assessment. - Check the exact distance and frequency of train services from Moss Vale station to Sydney, since zero walkability means your car is not optional, it is essential for every errand.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Moss Vale?
BOCSAR · MOSS VALE 2577
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K4,97312 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−38%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Wingecarribee
Within LGA: Wingecarribee
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT42%99 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES33%79 reports
ASSAULT25%60 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED47%
NON-DOMESTIC53%
Across 57 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
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · All
Small sample
$450per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2577
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2577. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What suburb is postcode 2577?
Moss Vale is the primary suburb with postcode 2577 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Moss Vale is the main locality.
Which local government area is Moss Vale in?
Moss Vale (2577) is located in the Wingecarribee local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Moss Vale?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Moss Vale (2577) 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 Moss Vale flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Moss Vale. 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 Moss Vale?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Moss Vale (2577), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Moss Vale (2577) 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 Moss Vale (2577). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Moss Vale changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Moss Vale (2577) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
