Moil

Moil is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Moil's population is around 2,112 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 112 people (5.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,000 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,112 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,030 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moil's 5.6% growth since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is applying growth rates by age cohort to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 288 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 13.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Moil according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Moil has recorded just 1 dwelling approval over the past five years. This indicates a mature, established suburb where available land for new construction is limited. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and means competition may be primarily among existing homes.

Relative to Greater Darwin, Moil has significantly less development activity. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints.

Moil has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 0thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 1 single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, and CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Moil maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Moil features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.8%, and 1.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,146 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.7% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%, and workforce participation lags significantly (70.6% compared to Greater Darwin's 76.1%). Based on Census responses, a low 4.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in administrative & support, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level. Meanwhile, public administration & safety has a limited presence with 15.0% employment compared to 19.5% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while the labour force increased by 1.1%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Darwin, where employment rose by 1.3%, the labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Moil. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Moil's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Moil SA2's median income among taxpayers is $57,232, with an average of $67,284. This is in line with the national averages, and compares to Greater Darwin's median of $66,956 and average of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $62,062 (median) and $72,963 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Moil cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 35.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (756 residents), mirroring the broader area where 36.7% occupy this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 71st percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Moil is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Moil, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Moil was well beyond that of Darwin metro, at 25.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.9%) or rented (35.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Darwin metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Darwin metro's $2,100 and $385. Nationally, Moil's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Moil features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 76.7% of all households, comprising 36.2% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 4.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Moil fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Educational qualifications in Moil trail regional benchmarks, with 28.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 36.1% in the SA3 area. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (23.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 11.0% in secondary education, and 6.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within Moil, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 32 individual routes, collectively providing 1,110 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%, with 2% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. A relatively low 4.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 158 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 111 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Moil is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Moil demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover just leads that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,110 people). This compares to 57.8% across Greater Darwin.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 5.7% of residents, respectively, while 76.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (309 people), which is higher than the 10.8% in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Moil was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Moil scores highly on cultural diversity, with 34.0% of its population born overseas and 33.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Moil is Christianity, which makes up 48.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 4.1% of the population, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Moil are English, comprising 19.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 5.1% of Moil (vs 3.8% regionally), Greek at 6.1% (vs 2.3%) and Australian Aboriginal at 6.8% (vs 7.0%).

Moil's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 37 years, Moil's median age is somewhat higher than the Greater Darwin average of 34 while essentially aligned with Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Darwin, Moil has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (15.0%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.0%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.4% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.0% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 15.7% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Moil. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 31%, adding 97 residents to reach 415. In contrast, numbers in the 5 to 14 age range are expected to fall by 2.