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Moora WA 6510

Moora is a friendly Wheatbelt service town on the Moore River, known for its agricultural base and community spirit. It offers essential services, affordable living, and a relaxed rural lifestyle with strong sporting and volunteer networks.

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Why families consider Moora

Agriculture-focused community with families, farmers, tradespeople, and a notable Indigenous presence; lifestyle is quiet and community-oriented with local sport, events, and strong ties to the land.

Amenities & services

  • Supermarket and local shops
  • Medical centre and hospital
  • Pharmacy
  • Cafes and pubs
  • Fuel stations
  • Post office and banking/ATMs
  • Primary and district high school
  • Moora Public Library (Shire of Moora, town centre)

Transport & connectivity

  • No local passenger train services
  • Transwa coach services (Perth–Geraldton corridor)
  • Midlands Road (State Route 116)
  • Bindoon–Moora Road
  • Access to Great Northern Highway via nearby junctions

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Recreation centre and sports ovals
  • Tennis and netball courts
  • Public swimming pool (seasonal)
  • Local golf course
  • Showgrounds and community hall
  • Skate park and playgrounds
  • Moora Town Park
  • Moora Recreation Grounds
  • Moore River foreshore areas

Education context

Limited but available via local daycare and family day care; booking ahead recommended due to small-town capacity.

  • University of Western Australia (Crawley, Perth)
  • Curtin University (Bentley, Perth)
  • Edith Cowan University (Joondalup, Perth)
  • Murdoch University (Murdoch, Perth)