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Population
Moonee Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, the suburb of Moonee Beach's estimated population is around 2,484 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 308 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,176 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,403 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 217 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 136 persons per square kilometer. Moonee Beach's growth rate of 14.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.5%) and Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends forecast a significant population increase in top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas, with Moonee Beach expected to expand by 998 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 36.9% over the 17 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Moonee Beach when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Moonee Beach had approximately 31 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 156 homes. As of FY26, there have been 22 approvals recorded. The average population growth related to new dwellings in the area was about 1.3 people per year between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost for new homes is $482,000, suggesting developers target premium properties.
Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $717,000, predominantly residential focused. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Moonee Beach has 236% more building activity per capita, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 85% standalone homes and 15% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density character with a focus on family homes. With around 72 people per approval, Moonee Beach is a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is expected to grow by 917 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development rates should comfortably meet demand and potentially support further growth beyond projections.
Looking ahead, Moonee Beach is expected to grow by 917 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Infrastructure
Moonee Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally
No changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, Queensland New South Wales Interconnector, Low And Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and NSW Heavy Vehicle Rest Stops Program (TfNSW).
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Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
State-wide NSW planning reforms to enable diverse low and mid-rise housing, including dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, and apartment buildings up to 6 storeys. The policy applies to residential zones within 800m of 171 nominated transport hubs and town centres. Stage 1 (dual occupancies) commenced 1 July 2024, and Stage 2 (mid-rise apartments and terraces) commenced 28 February 2025. In June 2025, further amendments adjusted aircraft noise thresholds and clarified storey definitions to expand the policy's reach. The initiative is expected to facilitate approximately 112,000 additional homes by 2030.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national initiative under the Digital Health Blueprint and Action Plan 2023-2033 to bridge healthcare gaps in regional and remote Australia. The project focuses on expanding telehealth, virtual care services, and upgrading clinical connectivity. Key milestones in 2025-2026 include the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan and legislated 'sharing by default' for pathology and diagnostic imaging to ensure equitable access regardless of location.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national initiative to coordinate and deploy infrastructure supporting large-scale renewable hydrogen production. Following the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy refresh and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA) to 2050, the program focuses on aligning transport, storage, water, and electricity inputs with Renewable Energy Zones and hydrogen hubs. Key financial drivers include the $4 billion Hydrogen Headstart program (with Round 2 EOI launched in October 2025) and the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI) legislated to provide a $2 per kg credit from July 2027 to 2040.
NSW Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) Program
NSW is delivering five Renewable Energy Zones (Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra) to coordinate wind and solar generation, storage, and high-voltage transmission. Led by EnergyCo NSW under the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, the program targets at least 12 GW of new renewable generation and 2 GW of long-duration storage by 2030. Major construction of the first REZ (Central-West Orana) transmission project began in June 2025, involving 90km of 500kV and 150km of 330kV lines. As of February 2026, the project reached a milestone with the Australian Energy Regulator's final decision on network revenue determinations, and significant progress has been made on temporary worker accommodation and road upgrades between the Port of Newcastle and the Central-West Orana region.
Bulk Water Supply Security
Nationwide program led by the National Water Grid Authority to improve bulk water security and reliability for non-potable and productive uses. Activities include strategic planning, science and business cases, and funding of state and territory projects such as storages, pipelines, dam upgrades, recycled water and efficiency upgrades to build drought resilience and support regional communities, industry and the environment.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
Queensland New South Wales Interconnector
The proposed Queensland New South Wales Interconnector (QNI Connect) aims to link New England's power to Queensland over approx. 600km, enhancing network capacity by up to 1,700 MW, with anticipated completion by FY2030-31.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Moonee Beach performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
Moonee Beach has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.0% over the past year. As of December 2025, there are 1,129 residents employed, and the unemployment rate stands at 2.6%, below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.
Workforce participation is equal to Regional NSW's 61.3%. According to Census responses, 15.7% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.3%, compared to 5.3% regionally.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.0%, while labour force increased by the same percentage, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 1.2% employment decline and a 0.8% labour force decline, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Moonee Beach's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
The median taxpayer income in Moonee Beach suburb is $42,981, and the average is $54,279, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, with Regional NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $46,789 (median) and $59,088 (average), accounting for the Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, Moonee Beach's household, family, and personal incomes are around the 53rd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is dominant, with 34.3% of residents (852 people) falling within this range, similar to the broader area where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remains for other expenditures, and Moonee Beach's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Moonee Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
Moonee Beach dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.2% houses and 9.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moonee Beach was at 39.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.8% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,965, above Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Moonee Beach was $450, higher than Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Moonee Beach's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,965 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Moonee Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households represent 83.5% of all households, including 36.6% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Moonee Beach demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 21.9%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (30.6%).
Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Moonee Beach has 43 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 242 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average located 224 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 97%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 34 trips per day, equating to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
The level of general health in Moonee Beach is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Moonee Beach exhibits above-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,203 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.5%) and mental health issues (8.4%). 70.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 63.3% in Regional NSW. Under-65 population health outcomes are better than average. The area has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (474 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, generally in line with the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
Moonee Beach is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Moonee Beach's population showed low cultural diversity, with 87.3% born in Australia, 93.8% being citizens, and 96.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 49.2%. The 'Other' category was slightly overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%.
The top three ancestral groups were English (33.5%), Australian (28.8%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, German ancestry was higher in Moonee Beach at 4.3% versus 3.1% regionally, Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.0%, and South Australian at 0.5% versus 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Moonee Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern
The median age in Moonee Beach is 40 years, which is slightly below Regional NSW's average of 43 but above the Australian median of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 17.0% of Moonee Beach's population, higher than the Regional NSW average, while the 75-84 age group constitutes 5.8%, lower than the regional norm. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.7% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 11.3%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Moonee Beach, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to grow by 150 people (44%), from 345 to 496.