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The median house price in Molong is $550k. House values have moved 3.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Molong has an estimated 2,556 residents, down from 2,595 at the 2021 Census — a change of 39 people, or 1.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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In the suburb of Molong, the population is estimated at approximately 2,556 as of Aug 2026, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,595 people, this represents a contraction of 39 people (1.5%). This calculation builds upon an estimated resident population of 2,503 drawn from the ABS ERP release of June 2025, combined with 33 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The local population density stands at 6.1 persons per square kilometer, providing residents with considerable personal space.
Over recent intervals, natural increase served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 66.0% of total population additions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Molong incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as base year), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (with a 2021 base). Between 2032 and 2041, age-cohort growth rates derived from these datasets are applied. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to outperform the regional Australian median, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating an increase of 330 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 10.8% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Molong over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to statistical building approval records compiled by AreaSearch, residential approvals in Molong have averaged roughly 8 per year, totaling approximately 43 dwellings across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with 5 authorized during FY-25 to date. Given the recent demographic downturn, this building rate offers sufficient supply for prospective purchasers, while an average construction value of $661,000 indicates that residential activity is oriented toward the higher-end market. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, totaling $1.9 million in approvals over the current financial year. Per capita construction activity in Molong reaches roughly 75% of the Rest of NSW benchmark, ranking the locality in the national 27th percentile; this dynamic constrains stock choices for buyers while bolstering interest in the established residential sector.
Falling below the nationwide standard, this low volume reflects an established urban footprint and potential town planning constraints. Furthermore, recent development has centered exclusively on single detached houses, sustaining the low-density neighborhood fabric and appealing to buyers pursuing generous space. New builds prioritize standalone houses at a higher rate than the baseline housing stock (84.0% at Census), underscoring persistent demand for detached family residences. A ratio of 556 people per residential approval underlines the modest pace of local development. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Molong is projected to add 277 residents by 2041. While ongoing residential building activity tracks this anticipated demographic gain reasonably well, expanding population numbers may heighten competition among purchasers over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Molong, worth an estimated $15.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Local economic and community dynamics are heavily influenced by infrastructure upgrades, major capital works, and planning frameworks. AreaSearch has highlighted 1 major project positioned to influence the district. Surrounding initiatives include 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, with key developments outlined below.
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North Corridor Candidate Area
Future residential and mixed-use development area identified in Orange's northern corridor as part of the city's comprehensive housing strategy. One of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for future urban growth and development.
Rosedale Gardens Estate
Large-scale rural-residential estate on the former Orange Abattoir site and adjoining farmland north of Orange CBD. Delivers 700 lifestyle allotments ranging 1-2 acres (up to 4,000 sq m) on sloping terrain with rural views. Originally proposed for 450 lots, the project was expanded to 700 lots following strong market demand and was unanimously approved by Orange City Council in 2021. Civil works and registration of stages are progressing.
Bingara Gardens Seniors Housing
A $34.7 million co-living seniors housing development comprising 82 rooms across four buildings (two single-storey and two two-storey). The project features long-term rental accommodation to provide housing security, an ambulance bay, landscaped communal outdoor areas, and a 14-seat community bus. The site's existing dwelling will be converted into a residential clubhouse.
North Orange Shopping Centre
A completed neighbourhood shopping centre featuring a Woolworths supermarket and 14 specialty stores including dining, retail, and services. The centre serves the growing North Orange community with 214 car parking spaces and modern convenience-focused retail facilities.
Witton Place Candidate Area Development
Major residential development area providing approximately 300 new homes in Orange's western corridor. Development facilitated by Orange City Council with private developers delivering mixed housing types and community infrastructure.
103 Prince Street Development
Approved redevelopment of the former Orange Base Hospital site comprising a six-storey residential building with 60 apartments, 16 two-storey townhouses and a new public park. The development was approved in 2023, however MAAS Group withdrew from the project in 2025 following cost escalation. As of the latest available information the site is expected to be sold to a new developer and construction has not commenced.
Department of Primary Industries Head Office
New state-of-the-art headquarters for NSW Department of Primary Industries in the Ian Armstrong Building, consolidating multiple government departments and providing modern, sustainable workspace for 790 staff.
Trotting Track Candidate Area
Former trotting track site being considered for redevelopment as part of Orange's urban renewal initiatives. One of eight candidate areas identified by Orange City Council for potential residential or mixed-use development.
1,355 residents of Molong are employed, from a labour force of 1,370. Unemployment sits at 1.1%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,055, about 80% 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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Molong possesses a capable labour market featuring strong representation across vital services and an exceptionally low unemployment rate of 1.1%, according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,355, with the jobless rate tracking 3.0% beneath the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. In addition, the local participation rate of 67.6% sits substantially higher than the Regional NSW figure of 60.6%. Census findings showed that 13.0% of workers operated from home, a metric subject to the prevailing influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary sectors supporting local workers are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction.
Notably, agriculture, forestry & fishing exhibits heavy local concentration, holding an employment proportion 2.5 times higher than the broader region. By contrast, accommodation & food services accounts for 4.7% of local employment, falling short of the 7.8% regional standard. A comparison between the count of local workers and resident population at the Census suggests a constrained local jobs base. AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM statistical area figures shows that in the year ending March 2026, Molong experienced a 2.4% contraction in its labour pool and a 2.7% drop in total employment, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the identical period across Regional NSW, employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force shrank by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed 0.5 percentage points. Broader insight into medium- and long-term workforce requirements stems from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 projections. Across the nation, employment is modeled to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge by industry. When weighted against Molong's specific industry distribution, these forecasts project local job growth of 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral extrapolation rather than a local demographic forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Molong is $1,376 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $727 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,316 a year against an average of $56,451. 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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ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in Molong recorded a median income of $45,316 and an average income of $56,451, trailing national standards and comparing to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% following financial year 2023, these benchmarks adjust to roughly $49,993 (median) and $62,277 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows personal, family, and household earnings situated between the 26th and 34th percentiles. In terms of earnings brackets, 30.5% of the local cohort (779 individuals) earns within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, aligning closely with the regional share of 29.9%.
Post-housing retained income sits at 86.1%, placing in the 29th percentile nationwide, while the SEIFA income metric situates the community in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Molong had 965 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 3% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,600 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.8%. 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 residential landscape in Molong at the most recent Census consisted of 84.4% separate houses alongside 15.7% alternate dwelling types (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats. Outright ownership reached 42.1%, exceeding regional figures, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.0% and rental dwellings comprising 21.8%. Typical mortgage commitments stood at a median of $1,600 per month and median rent was $270 per week, both sitting well below the respective Regional NSW medians of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local repayments remain lower than the Australian average of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Molong counted 965 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 69.8%, comprising couples with children at 29.8%, childless couples at 29.2%, and single-parent homes at 10.6%. The remaining 30.2% consists of non-family arrangements, predominantly lone person households (28.6%) alongside group dwellings (1.1%). The median household occupancy is 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.3% of adults in Molong hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 509 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 979 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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Educational attainment levels show that 18.3% of Molong residents possess university qualifications, trailing the NSW standard of 32.2% and highlighting an avenue for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute 13.6% of credentials, with postgraduate awards at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training remains widespread, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, broken down into certificates (31.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Formal study participation is notable throughout the community, with 31.3% of residents actively enrolled in an educational program. Broken down across sectors, primary schooling accounts for 13.0%, secondary institutions engage 9.7%, and tertiary courses involve 2.8% of the populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Molong reaches 75 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 150 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit networks in Molong include 75 active bus stops across the district. A network of 12 distinct routes serves these locations, providing a combined 148 passenger services weekly. Transit proximity is favorable, with residents living an average of 257 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 91% of trips, while walking represents 7%. Vehicle access stands at 1.6 vehicles per household on average. Working from home was recorded at 13.0% of workers in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit services operate at an overall rate of 21 trips daily across the entire network, which translates to roughly 1 weekly service per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.1% of residents in Molong report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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According to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and health metrics, Molong exhibits noticeable health vulnerabilities, with common medical conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance participation is subdued, covering roughly 49% of residents (~1,260 people), which tracks behind the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. The leading diagnosed conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 9.3% of residents) and asthma (affecting 8.5%), while 66.1% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age cohorts record above-average rates of chronic ailments.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the community (644 people), higher than the 23.3% regional benchmark, with older residents demonstrating above-average health results and stronger national percentiles relative to the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Molong is largely Australian-born, at 94.9% of residents, with 1.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.7%) and English (31.4%). 4.8% 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 measures in Molong track below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 91.6% of the population, 94.9% having been born in Australia, and 98.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, held by 69.4% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most prominent backgrounds in Molong are Australian (35.7%, exceeding the regional standard of 30.0%), English (31.4%), and Irish (9.6%). Other ancestral lineages show distinct representations, including Australian Aboriginal at 4.8% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Maltese at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Molong is 43. 21.1% 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 age distribution of Molong aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 5.3 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age was 43 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census figure and the Regional NSW median recorded at that time, while sitting above the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over expanded from 22.8% to an estimated 25.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the bulk of local population growth, increasing by 161 residents (25%) to reach 805.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Molong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 33 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,595 at the 2021 Census → 2,556 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 Aug 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 (SAL12682). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.