Murray River
Murray River is one of NSW's top-performing councils, ranking =8th of 128 and strongest on core operations.
"Murray River communities — Moama, Mathoura, and the river red gum forests"
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New South Wales · regional council · Pop. 13,562
Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
66 out of 100
#3 of 79 regional councils in NSW
#8 in New South Wales
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 41/100 |
| Community Services | 73/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 71/100 |
| Core Operations | 79/100 |
What This Means For You
Among regional councils, Murray River performs strongest in Core Operations (scoring 79 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Sustainability (currently 41 out of 100).
What Makes This Place Unique
Murray River communities — Moama, Mathoura, and the river red gum forests
Murray River Council covers Moama (opposite Echuca), Mathoura, and surrounding Murray River communities in southern NSW.
Known For
- Moama — twin town to Echuca's heritage port
- Barmah-Millewa Forest — largest river red gum forest
- Murray River lifestyle — fishing, boating, camping
- Rich dairy and mixed farming country
Living Here
Murray River offers relaxed river lifestyle and Echuca-Moama's combined amenity. Very affordable, community-focused.
Hidden Gem
Millewa Forest — vast river red gum forest with canoe trails and bush camping on the NSW side of the Murray.