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Moulden has an estimated 3,268 residents, up from 3,053 at the 2021 Census — a change of 215 people, or 7.0%. Natural increase accounts for 71.3% of that increase. That puts 1,867 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Moulden stands at approximately 3,268 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 215 people (7.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,053 residents. The shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,268 along with address validation tracking since the Census. This population volume translates to a density of 1,867 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level across nationwide localities evaluated by AreaSearch. The 7.0% growth rate since the census sits within 2.3 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive expansion fundamentals.
Natural growth was the primary driver of this increase, accounting for roughly 71.3% of the total population rise during recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where this data is unavailable, or to calculate growth past 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 statistics) are applied. Future projections point to an expansion rate above the national median, with the population anticipated to rise by 510 people by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing a total increase of 15.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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In the last five years, Moulden has seen only 2 dwelling approvals. This suggests an established, mature location with scarce vacant land for new building projects. For buyers, the limited volume of new housing supply typically helps sustain property values, meaning purchasing activity is concentrated on the established market. Compared to the broader Greater Darwin region, Moulden shows significantly lower building activity. This constrained level of new construction generally supports demand and prices for existing properties. The volume of activity is also below the national average, reflecting the maturity of the suburb and suggesting potential planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moulden
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects close to Moulden, worth an estimated $842 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities and precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks have a major influence on local performance. In total, 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality. Prominent projects in the wider region include the Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park, with details provided on those of highest relevance.
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Berrimah Road Duplication - Stuart Highway to Tiger Brennan Drive
Planned duplication of Berrimah Road to a dual carriageway between Stuart Highway and Tiger Brennan Drive to improve freight efficiency, road safety and traffic capacity, supporting Darwin Port and future residential growth including Northcrest. The project remains in the Australian Government's funded road corridor program and is progressing through planning.
Northcrest
A 168-hectare master-planned community development delivering up to 2,000 housing lots. The precinct includes residential homes, parks, a government primary school, retirement living, and 56,000sqm of retail, dining, and commercial space.
Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection overpass
Construction of a new overpass to improve road safety, reduce traffic delays, and increase freight connectivity. The new overpass carries Berrimah Road traffic over Tiger Brennan Drive. Final works include shared user paths, landscaping, and emergency services access.
Defence Establishment Berrimah Redevelopment
Base-wide redevelopment of Defence Establishment Berrimah (DEB), a tri-service Defence support hub located in Coonawarra, about 8km east of Darwin CBD. The project delivers upgraded in-ground services including power supply, water and fire water systems, sewerage and ICT infrastructure, along with security upgrades and construction of three deployable force precincts with hardstands, messing, ablutions and recreational areas. Internal road network improvements will be delivered if budget allows. Delivered under Defence's Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program via a head contractor construct-only arrangement, with Jacobs engaged as Project Manager/Contract Administrator.
Darwin Corporate Park
Darwin Corporate Park is a premier business park for mixed use commercial office space located in Berrimah, recognised as the geographic centre of greater Darwin. The precinct currently comprises five premium three-level office buildings set on 25,800 square metres, holding a 5-star NABERS rating and campus-style landscaping with covered walkways. Stage 1 was completed in 2014 and is almost fully leased. Stage 2 delivered Building 7, a purpose-built 3,500 square metre call centre solely occupied by bet365 as its Australian headquarters.The masterplan envisions up to eight office buildings in total. The park was sold by Berrimah Holdings to a South Australian private equity group, Spencer Property Group, for approximately 78.5 million AUD in one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in Darwin's history.
Berrimah North Area Plan
Strategic area plan incorporated into the NT Planning Scheme (December 2014, Part 8 Clause 14.1.2) guiding future land use west of Vanderlin Drive in Berrimah North. The plan enables coordinated commercial, light industrial, employment and residential development supported by trunk infrastructure. The NT 2025-26 Budget allocates $1.2 million for headworks infrastructure to progress implementation of the area plan, as part of broader Greater Darwin land release investment.
Northcrest - Berrimah Residential Estate
Residential stage within Northcrest, a Territory Government masterplanned estate in Berrimah, delivering 143 dwellings as part of the Northern Territory's largest residential subdivision. The broader Northcrest project provides house and land lots, affordable housing options, a childcare centre, parklands and other community facilities, and is developed by DCOH (formerly known as Halikos).
Ludmilla Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing wastewater treatment plant and associated pumping stations and rising mains, aimed at increasing robustness, optimizing treatment, improving environmental outcomes, and catering for future population growth until 2030. It was the largest sewer project ever undertaken by NT Power and Water Corporation.
1,354 residents of Moulden are employed, from a labour force of 1,599. Unemployment sits at 15.3%, with participation at 65.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,573, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Moulden has a diverse labor force spanning professional and trade occupations, with solid representation in essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.3%. As of March 2026, 1,354 local residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 11.9% higher than the Greater Darwin average of 3.5%, pointing to capacity for improvement, and labor force participation is lower at 65.2% compared to 72.7% in Greater Darwin. Based on the Census, a low 3.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
The suburb exhibits a strong specialization in construction, with its share of employment reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller presence at 10.4% compared to 14.2% regionally. The location is mostly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as seen in the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the labor force expanded by 0.8% while total employment fell by 2.5%, leading to a 2.8 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Darwin recorded a 0.4% rise in employment, a 0.8% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for potential future trends in Moulden. These projections, spanning five and ten years, are mapped against the local industry profile to project local shifts. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Moulden would rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moulden is $1,515 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $851 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,961 a year against an average of $66,488. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the Moulden SA2 are slightly below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in the Moulden SA2 is $59,961 and the average income is $66,488, compared to $66,956 and $77,199 respectively in Greater Darwin. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes stand at approximately $65,603 (median) and $72,745 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show personal income is in the 59th percentile ($851 weekly), while household income is in the 36th percentile.
In terms of income brackets, 32.1% of the population (1,049 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan trend where 36.7% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving just 80.4% of income remaining, placing the area in the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moulden had 950 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 14% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,632 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in Moulden at the last Census consisted of 80.3% separate houses and 19.7% other structures (semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to 63.5% separate houses and 36.5% other options in the Darwin metro area. Home ownership rates in Moulden stood below the metropolitan average at 11.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (43.0%) or renting (45.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,632 was well below the Darwin metro average, while the median weekly rent was $295, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,100 and $385.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Moulden are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moulden counted 950 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,017 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the largest share of homes at 68.6%, consisting of couples with children (28.3%), couples without children (17.3%), and single parent families (21.1%). Non-family households account for the remaining 31.4%, with single-person households at 28.6% and group households representing 3.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly higher than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.5% of adults in Moulden hold a university qualification, including 8.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 38.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 764 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The suburb faces challenges in education, with tertiary qualification rates (11.5%) sitting well below the SA4 regional average of 31.3%. This indicates both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 8.2%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate credentials (1.5%). Vocational and technical training are common, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.7%) and certificates (38.8%). Participation in study is quite high, with 40.8% of local residents currently undertaking formal education. This group consists of 16.8% in primary school, 12.6% in secondary school, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moulden reaches 7 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options in Moulden include 7 active transit stops serviced by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 22 distinct routes, providing a total of 1,037 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 235 meters from their nearest stop. Being primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.3 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 3.9% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 148 trips per day across the network, which translates to approximately 148 weekly trips for each transit stop.
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69.8% of residents in Moulden report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.2 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Moulden faces noticeable health challenges across both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage lags slightly behind the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population (~1,702 people). This compares to 57.8% in Greater Darwin. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 8.3 and 7.6% of residents, respectively, while 69.8% of the population reported no chronic conditions compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin.
Working-age individuals show a higher than average rate of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over make up 12.3% of the population (400 people), exceeding the 11.0% share in Greater Darwin. Health outcomes for seniors present challenges, with national rankings higher than those for the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moulden is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.0%) and English (22.2%). 18.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Moulden is broadly consistent with the wider metropolitan region, with 78.3% of the population holding citizenship, 84.2% born in Australia, and 86.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.3% of residents. The most noticeable divergence is in Buddhism, which accounts for 2.4% of residents, compared to 3.3% across Greater Darwin. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Moulden are Australian (24.0%), English (22.2%), and Australian Aboriginal (18.3%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 7.0%.
Other distinct differences in ethnic representation include Filipino residents making up 3.2% of the suburb (compared to 3.8% regionally), Maori at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%), and Spanish at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moulden is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 23.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Moulden is 33 years, which is close to the Greater Darwin average of 34 and well below the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, Moulden has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.6%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (11.7%). Post-2021 Census figures show the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.3% to 3.9% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 14.9% to 16.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 13.6% to 11.7% and the 5 to 14 group fell from 17.7% to 16.6%.
Demographic modeling indicates the age structure will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 115 people (28%) from 415 to 531, while the 0 to 4 group is expected to increase by a modest 4% (9 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moulden
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,053 at the 2021 Census → 3,268 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (701041040). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.