Molong

An assessment of population growth drivers in Molong reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Molong's population is estimated at around 2,758 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 163 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,595. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,612 residents in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6.6 persons per square kilometer. Molong's growth rate exceeded the SA4 region's (3.1%) and SA3 area's, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year are utilized. Future population dynamics anticipate above median growth, with Molong expected to increase by 383 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 9.8% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Molong according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Molong has received approximately 12 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 64 homes. In FY-26 to date, there have been 5 approvals recorded. This translates to an estimated one new resident per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction value of dwellings is $494,000, indicating a focus on the premium market.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $1.9 million, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Molong's development activity per capita is comparable to that of the Rest of NSW, supporting stable market conditions aligned with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character.

There are approximately 310 people per dwelling approval in Molong. Future projections estimate an addition of 271 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply will meet demand, potentially facilitating further population growth.

Molong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely affecting this region: Kerrs Creek Wind Farm, Aquila Wind Farm, Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail, and Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Molong ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Molong has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 1,460 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share of 2.5 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, accommodation & food has limited presence with 4.7% employment compared to 7.8% regionally. There appears to be limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.2%, while employment declined by 3.7%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, the labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Molong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Molong suburb has an income level below national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2023. Median income among taxpayers in Molong is $45,316 and average income stands at $56,451, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since June 2023, current estimates for Molong are approximately $49,331 (median) and $61,453 (average) as of September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data from 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Molong rank modestly between the 26th and 34th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 30.5% of residents (841 people), similar to broader area where 29.9% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, 86.1% of income remains, ranking at 29th percentile nationally. Molong's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fourth decile.

Molong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Molong's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.4% houses and 15.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 88.7% houses and 11.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Molong was at 42.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 21.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,700. Median weekly rent in Molong was $270, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Molong's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Molong has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.8 percent of all households, including 29.8 percent that are couples with children, 29.2 percent that are couples without children, and 10.6 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.2 percent, with lone person households at 28.6 percent and group households comprising 1.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.3%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (31.5%). Educational participation is high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.0% in primary, 9.7% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 9.7% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Molong has 77 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 12 different routes that together offer 167 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 255 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 23 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Molong is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Molong faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~1,359 people), compared to 55.2% across Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 9.3% of residents) and asthma (8.5%), while 66.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.4% across Rest of NSW.

As of 2021, Molong has 23.3% of residents aged 65 and over (642 people), which is higher than the 18.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Molong placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Molong's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 91.6% of its population being Australian citizens, 94.9% born in Australia, and 98.5% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Molong is Christianity, comprising 69.4% of the population, compared to 63.1% across the rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (35.7%), English (31.4%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representation in Molong than regionally: Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% versus 4.9%, Maltese at 0.6% versus 0.3%, and Welsh at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

Molong hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Molong has a median age of 43, matching the Rest of NSW figure and surpassing the national average of 38 years. The age distribution shows that those aged 5-14 make up 14.2% of Molong's population, while the 25-34 group constitutes only 8.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the percentage of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 7.8% to 9.1%, whereas the proportion of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 11.0% to 10.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Molong's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 107%, reaching 188 people from the current figure of 91. Notably, the combined population of all those aged 65 and above will account for 63% of total population growth, reflecting Molong's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations of those aged 5-14 and 15-24 are projected to decline.