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, as of February 2026, is approximately 2,112 people. This figure represents an increase of 112 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,000. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,112 as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,030 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moil's growth rate of 5.6% since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Moil. The area is projected to gain approximately 288 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall growth rate of 13.6% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 over 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. This scarcity of new properties can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties, although construction activity has intensified recently. The level of dwelling approvals 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting this region: Royal Darwin Hospital Mental Health Inpatient Unit and CSSD Upgrade, Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures are key projects. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Moil shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Moil has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year as of September 2025. There are 1,144 residents employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation in Moil lags at 70.6%, compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.8% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment 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 September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a slight decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.9%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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, although these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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 indicates Moil SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,232 and an average of $67,284. These figures align with national averages. In comparison, Greater Darwin had a median income of $66,956 and an average of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,062 (median) and $72,963 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Moil's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 69th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 35.8% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (756 residents), similar to the broader area where 36.7% fall into this bracket. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Residents rank within the 71st percentile for disposable income. Moil'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

The dwelling structure in Moil, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.4% houses and 13.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Darwin metro had 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, lower than Darwin metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Moil was recorded as $310, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Moil's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $310 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 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 regional area, as of the latest data, 28.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university degrees, compared to SA3's 36.1%. This indicates a potential for educational development and skill enhancement in the region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 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

Public transport analysis shows 10 active stops operating within Moil, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 32 individual routes that together facilitate 1,110 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 91%, while 2% use bicycles for transportation. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 4.8% of residents work from home, which 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.

Approximately 53% of Moil's total population (~1,110 people) has private health cover, which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Darwin's 57.8%. The most common medical conditions in Moil are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of Moil residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents in Moil 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 in Moil 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 34.0% of its population born overseas and 33.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moil, accounting for 48.8% of people. Buddhism, however, shows an overrepresentation compared to Greater Darwin, comprising 4.1% versus 3.3%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (19.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (14.8%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.1%, Greek at 6.1%, and Australian Aboriginal at 6.8%.

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 aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Darwin, Moil has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of Moil's population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.7% to 5.4%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 11.6% to 10.0%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.7% to 14.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Moil. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 97 residents to reach a total of 415. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 5-14 is expected to decrease.