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

The estimated population of the suburb of Moil is around 2,164 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,000. The current population was estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,080 persons per square kilometer. Since the census, Moil's population has grown by 8.2%, which is within 1.1 percentage points of the national average growth rate of 9.3%. The primary driver of this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation. The suburb of Moil is expected to grow by 265 persons to reach a total population of 2,429 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 12.2% 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 seen only one residential development approval in 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 primarily be among existing homes.

Compared to Greater Darwin, Moil has significantly less development activity. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This level of development is 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 14thth percentile nationally

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

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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 was 3.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%. As of December 2025, 1,146 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%.

Workforce participation was 68.7%, below Greater Darwin's 72.5%. Only 4.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area had a particularly strong specialization in administrative & support services with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety employed only 15.0% of local workers, below Greater Darwin's 19.5%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.5% while the labour force grew by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moil's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

The median taxpayer income in Moil suburb is $56,304, with an average of $65,572, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, compared to Greater Darwin's median income of $66,956 and average income of $77,199. As of March 2026, estimated incomes are approximately $61,602 (median) and $71,742 (average), considering a Wage Price Index growth of 9.41% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Moil's household, family, and personal incomes are at the 69th percentile nationally. Incomes in Moil cluster around $1,500 - 2,999 for 35.8% of residents (774 individuals), similar to the metropolitan region's 36.7%. Housing expenses consume 14.2% of income, while strong earnings place residents at 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Moil, 86.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. 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 $2,100. The median weekly rent in Moil was $310, compared to Darwin metro's $385. Nationally, Moil's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus 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 constitute 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 comprise 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 region, 28.1% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 36.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 23.9%. Educational participation is high, with 35.5% currently enrolled in formal education, including 12.1% in primary, 11.0% in secondary, and 6.3% in tertiary education.

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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are served by thirty-two distinct routes that together facilitate 1,110 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 190 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 91% of residents, while cycling accounts for 2%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 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.

Moil's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows Moil residents have relatively positive health outcomes. AreaSearch's analysis found mortality rates and health conditions were largely in line with national benchmarks.

Prevalence of common health conditions was low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover was at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,141 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Darwin's 57.8%. The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%). About 76.2% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 77.1% in Greater Darwin. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Moil has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (307 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 11.0%. Senior health outcomes were above average and broadly in line with national rankings.

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. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moil, making up 48.8% of its population. While Buddhism comprises only 4.1%, this is higher than the regional average of 3.3%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (19.8%), Australian (19.5%), and Other (14.8%). Notably, Filipino (5.1%) and Greek (6.1%) populations in Moil exceed their respective regional averages of 3.8% and 2.3%. Hungarian ancestry is also slightly overrepresented at 0.4%, compared to the region's 0.1%.

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 essentially aligned 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 (10.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 15-24 age group grew from 12.6% to 14.6%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.7% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 15.7% to 13.7%, and the 25-34 age group decreased from 11.6% to 10.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Moil, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 30%, adding 98 residents to reach a total of 423. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 5-14 age cohorts.