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

Moil's population was approximately 2,164 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,000. This increase represents an 8.2% growth rate. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population figures for June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. Moil's population density as of this period was approximately 2,080 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moil's growth rate of 8.2% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the national average of 9.3%. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering these projections, an above median population growth is expected for Moil, with a projected increase of 267 persons to reach approximately 2,431 by 2041. This would reflect a total gain of 12.3% over the 16-year period.

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

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

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

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

AreaSearch has identified a single project that is expected to impact the area significantly: Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade. Other key projects include Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, and CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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

Moil has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year. As of December 2025, there are 1,146 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation is lower at 68.3%, compared to Greater Darwin's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 4.8% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Moil shows strong specialization in administrative & support services with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety has limited presence at 15.0% compared to the regional average of 19.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, resulting in a unemployment rate decrease of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.3% and unemployment fall marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moil's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Moil SA2 had a median income of $57,232 and an average income of $67,284. These figures are in line with national averages. In comparison, Greater Darwin had a median income of $66,956 and an average income of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $62,618 (median) and $73,615 (average). Census 2021 income data indicates that Moil's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment in Moil comprises 35.8% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (774 residents), which mirrors the broader area where 36.7% fall into this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income, while strong earnings place Moil's residents in the 71st percentile for disposable income. 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

Moil's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Darwin metro's 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moil stood at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented ones at 35.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Darwin metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Moil was $310, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Moil's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $375.

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

Family households comprise 76.7% of all households, including 36.2% couples with children, 22.4% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 23.3%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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

In Moil Trail, 28.1% of residents aged 15 and over hold university degrees, compared to 36.1% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (23.9%). Educational participation is 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

Moil has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 different routes that together facilitate 1,110 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 190 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most people commute outwards using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transportation at 91%. Only 2% of residents use bicycles for their commutes. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling in Moil.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 4.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The 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.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population, which is around 1,138 people, leading that of the average SA2 area but slightly lower than Greater Darwin's 57.8%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves 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 14.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is around 308 people, higher than the 11.0% 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.0% of its population born overseas and 33.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Moil is Christianity, comprising 48.8% of the population. Buddhism is overrepresented in Moil compared to Greater Darwin, with 4.1% of the population identifying as Buddhist versus 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups in Moil are English (19.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (14.8%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.1% compared to 3.8% regionally, Greek at 6.1% versus 2.3%, and Australian Aboriginal at 6.8% versus 7.0%.

Moil's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Moil's median age is 37 years, which is higher than Greater Darwin's average of 34 but similar to Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Moil has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.6% to 14.7%, while the 75-84 age group grew from 3.7% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.7% to 13.8%, and the 65-74 age group dropped from 9.2% to 7.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Moil. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 29%, adding 96 residents to reach a total of 423. In contrast, the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decline in population.