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 November 2025, is approximately 2112 people. This figure represents an increase of 112 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2000 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2112 as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. Moil's population density stands at approximately 2030 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moil's growth rate of 5.6% since the census places it within 2 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.8% 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 to each area, as provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projecting demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected for the area, with a projected increase of 288 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 13.6% over the 17-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, though there has been recent intensification in construction activity. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely affecting this region: Casuarina Square Redevelopment, Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre, CDU - Centre for Better Health Futures, Berrimah North Area Plan are key projects, with the following list detailing 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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 1,144 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Workforce participation is lower at 66.7%, compared to Greater Darwin's 69.7%. Key industries for employment among residents include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has a strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety has limited presence at 15.0%, compared to the regional level of 19.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.1% while labour force increased by 1.9%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Darwin saw employment rise by 1.9%, with the labour force growing by 1.9%, and unemployment rising marginally. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NT employment contracted by 1.13% (losing 4,100 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.4%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Moil. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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 2022 indicates that Moil SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,304 and an average income of $65,572. These figures align with national averages, with Greater Darwin having a median income of $65,522 and an average income of $75,260. As of September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,066 (median) and $73,447 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, Moil's household, family, and personal incomes cluster 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 (756 residents), similar to the broader area where 36.7% fall into this bracket. Housing expenses account for 14.2% of income, while strong earnings place Moil's residents within 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

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), compared to Darwin metro's 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moil stood at 25.1%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (39.9%) or rented (35.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Darwin metro's average of $2,028. The median weekly rent figure in Moil was $310, compared to Darwin metro's $350. Nationally, Moil's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $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 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 2.7.

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

In Moil Trail region, as of the latest available data, 28.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 36.1%. This indicates a gap suggesting potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 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

Moil has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by thirty different routes that together facilitate 1,103 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop.

The service frequency is 157 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 110 weekly trips per individual stop.

Moil's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Moil. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover rate was approximately 52% of the total population (~1,106 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Darwin's 56.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 5.7% of residents respectively, while 76.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Darwin's 77.0%. Moil has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (303 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 12.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being above average.

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 high 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 notably represented at 4.1%, compared to the regional average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (14.8%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Filipino is overrepresented at 5.1% (vs regional 4.7%), Greek at 6.1% (vs regional 3.7%), and Australian Aboriginal at 6.8% (vs regional 7.4%).

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 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.7% to 5.2%, while the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.6% to 13.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 15.7% to 14.5%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Moil. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 33%, adding 102 residents to reach a total of 415. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 25-34 and 5-14 age cohorts.