Murray River
Murray River council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 6 kids' activity providers in the Murray River area across 6 categories, led by Sports (6), 9 schools (8 government, 1 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Murray River council area
- 11,863 km²
- population 13,562 (ABS, June 2024)
- 2,291 children aged 0–14
- 26 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 1 people/km²
- 13 suburbs
Browse Murray River kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Murray River area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Barham · Bunnaloo · Mathoura · Moama · Moulamein · Tooleybuc · Wakool and 6 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Murray River
1 library, 26 parks and playgrounds.
- Mathoura Public LibraryMathoura · Library
- Bama State ForestMoama · Park / playground
- Barmah State ForestMoama · Park / playground
- Benjee State ForestDhuragoon · Park / playground
- Brassi ResDeniliquin · Park / playground
- Campbells Island State ForestBarham · Park / playground
- Centennial Park ReserveMoulamein · Park / playground
- Gulpa Island National ParkMathoura · Park / playground
- Gulpa Island State ForestMathoura · Park / playground
- Horseshoe LagoonMoama · Park / playground
- Liewa State ForestKyalite · Park / playground
- Lions ParkTooleybuc · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 29 July 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Where the providers are
Counted by the suburb each provider lists on AroundSchools.
Kids' activity providers in Murray River
6 providers across 6 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Murray River
9 schools: 8 government, 1 independent.
- Moama Anglican Grammar SchoolMoama · independent
- Moama Public SchoolMoama · government
- Barham High SchoolBarham · government
- Barham Public SchoolBarham · government
- Tooleybuc Central SchoolTooleybuc · government
- Mathoura Public SchoolMathoura · government
- Moulamein Public SchoolMoulamein · government
- Bunnaloo Public SchoolBunnaloo · government
- Wakool Burraboi Public SchoolWakool · government
What's on in Murray River
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Murray River right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Local guides & reading
Browse all articlesSchool, activity and family guides for readers exploring Murray River.
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Murray River council area?
AroundSchools lists 6 across 6 categories, led by Sports (6). The suburbs with the most are Moama, Mathoura.
How many schools are in Murray River council area?
9: 8 government, 1 independent.
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 2 Feb 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count