Moira Shire
Moira Shire scores well on sustainability (74/100) but only 42/100 on lifestyle & amenity — a gap worth watching.
"Murray River farming country — Cobram, Yarrawonga, and productive irrigation land"
See where Moira Shire ranks: Best Councils in Victoria 2026
Victoria · regional council · Pop. 30,836
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
53 out of 100
#13 of 29 regional councils in VIC
#35 in Victoria
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 74/100 |
| Community Services | 55/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 42/100 |
| Core Operations | 44/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Moira Shire performs strongest in Sustainability (scoring 74 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Lifestyle & Amenity (currently 42 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Murray River farming country — Cobram, Yarrawonga, and productive irrigation land
Moira covers Cobram, Yarrawonga, Numurkah, and Nathalia in northeast Victoria along the Murray River. It's productive dairy and mixed farming country with river towns that attract retirees and holiday-makers for fishing, golf, and the warm climate.
Known For
- Yarrawonga-Mulwala — Lake Mulwala, golf courses, and retirement destination
- Cobram — the 'Peach Capital' with Murray River beach and food production
- Barmah National Park — the world's largest river red gum forest
- Productive dairy, fruit, and cropping industries
Living Here
Moira is warm, friendly, affordable, and river-oriented. Yarrawonga has a strong retiree community with good sporting facilities. Cobram is a more working agricultural town. Health services require travel for anything beyond basics.
Hidden Gem
Barmah Forest — the world's largest river red gum forest, with canoe trails, camping, and remarkable birdlife along the Murray floodplain.