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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the estimated population of the suburb of Moil as of Feb 2026 is around 2,112. This reflects an increase of 112 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,000. The current estimate was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population figure following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,030 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Moil's growth rate of 5.6% since the census positions it within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

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 post-2032 estimations, 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 anticipate a median increase for statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb of Moil expected to grow by 288 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 13.6% over the 17 years.

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. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this is below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Moil has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has 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. Most relevant projects are listed below.

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

Moil has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of the latest data. The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.1% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,144 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which was 0.7% higher than Greater Darwin's rate of 3.1%. Workforce participation in Moil lagged at 70.8%, compared to Greater Darwin's 76.0%. According to Census responses, only 4.8% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area showed strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 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, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Darwin recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.9%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Moil. These projections estimated that national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Moil's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, although this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account 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, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly below the national average. In contrast, Greater Darwin has a median income of $66,956 and an average income of $77,199. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $61,056 (median) and $71,106 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Moil are at the 69th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 35.8% of residents fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader metropolitan trends where 36.7% are in the same category. Housing accounts for 14.2% of income. Residents rank high in disposable income, at the 71st percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth 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 was at 25.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented ones at 35.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than Darwin metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 below 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% that are couples with children, 22.4% that are couples without children, and 17.0% that consist of single parents. Non-family households make up 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, which is 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

Moil Trail region has 28.1% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to SA3'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+, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (23.9%). Educational participation is high, with 35.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by thirty-two different routes that together facilitate 1,110 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 91%, with cycling at 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 reflect COVID-19 conditions. 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 of mortality rates and health conditions indicates results largely align with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 53% of Moil residents (~1,113 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Darwin's 57.8%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%). About 76.2% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Darwin's 77.1%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Moil has 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (308 people), higher than Greater Darwin's 10.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for 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. Christianity is the main religion in Moil, comprising 48.8% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented in Moil compared to Greater Darwin, making up 4.1% versus 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%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Moil compared to regional averages of 3.8% and 2.3%, respectively. Hungarian ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

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 percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.0%) and fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 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 declined from 11.6% to 10.0%, and the 5-14 age group decreased from 15.7% to 14.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Moil. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 31%, adding 98 residents to reach a total of 415. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age range is expected to decrease by 4%.