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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 population is estimated at around 2,662 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 486 people (22.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,176 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,654 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 222 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 146 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Moonee Beach's growth of 22.3% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (3.7%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 41.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of national non-metropolitan areas, with the suburb expected to expand by 1,004 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 37.4% in total over the 16 years.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Moonee Beach when compared nationally
Moonee Beach has seen around 31 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 156 homes. In FY26 so far, 27 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 1.7 people moving to the area per dwelling built yearly between FY21 and FY25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes is $482,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment.
In contrast, commercial approvals this year amount to $717,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Rest of NSW, Moonee Beach has 224% more building activity per person, indicating strong developer confidence in the location and ample choice for buyers. Recent construction comprises 85% standalone homes and 15% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. Currently, Moonee Beach has around 75 people per approval, reflecting its developing status. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 996 residents in the area.
At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Infrastructure
Moonee Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally
No changes can significantly impact an area's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to affect this area. Notable 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). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.
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Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Enabling Infrastructure for Hydrogen Production
A national program to coordinate and deploy the enabling infrastructure required to support large-scale renewable hydrogen production across Australia. Building on the 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy and the National Hydrogen Infrastructure Assessment (NHIA), the program aligns electricity transmission, water supply, transport corridors, port and storage infrastructure with Renewable Energy Zones and prospective hydrogen hubs (Bell Bay, Darwin, Eyre Peninsula, Gladstone, Latrobe Valley, Hunter Valley, Pilbara). Two key federal mechanisms underpin delivery. The Hydrogen Headstart program provides up to 4 billion AUD in long-term revenue support via production credits, with Round 2 (2 billion AUD administered by ARENA) opening for Expressions of Interest in October 2025 with EOIs closing 8 December 2025. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive (HPTI), legislated through the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 which received Royal Assent on 14 February 2025, provides an uncapped refundable tax offset of 2 AUD per kilogram of eligible renewable hydrogen for up to 10 years between 1 July 2027 and 30 June 2040 for projects reaching final investment decision by 2030. The HPTI is jointly administered by the ATO and Clean Energy Regulator and requires certification under the Guarantee of Origin scheme. Round 1 of Hydrogen Headstart shortlisted six projects representing more than 3.5 GW of electrolyser capacity, with 814 million AUD ultimately awarded.
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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.1% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.2%.
As of December 2025, 1,314 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.8% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was 64.0%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. A moderate 15.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction has a particularly strong presence, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.3%, compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 6.2% while labour force increased by 6.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Moonee Beach. 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 Moonee Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
Moonee Beach suburb had a median taxpayer income of $42,981 and an average of $54,279 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was below Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. By March 2026, estimated incomes were approximately $47,417 (median) and $59,881 (average), based on a 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census 2021 income data placed Moonee Beach at the 53rd percentile nationally for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 34.3% of residents (913 people), reflecting a similar pattern in the broader area where 29.9% occupied this range. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remained for other expenses. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.
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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 39.3%, similar to Regional NSW, with the rest being mortgaged (40.8%) or rented (19.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonee Beach was $1,965, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Moonee Beach was $450, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Moonee Beach's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,965 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Moonee Beach features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.3% and group households at 1.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualified residents at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (30.6%). Educational participation is high, with 30.3% currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes primary education (11.9%), secondary education (9.9%), and tertiary education (2.6%).
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis shows 43 active transport stops operating within Moonee Beach. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 18 individual routes that provide 242 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 224 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, some 15.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 34 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on 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 found to be very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,289 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 8.5%) and mental health issues (8.4%). Seventy percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Nineteen point six percent of residents are aged 65 and over (521 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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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, as per the data, had a predominantly Australian-born population with 87.3% born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English was the primary language spoken at home by 96.4% of residents. Christianity was the dominant religion, practiced by 49.2% of people.
The 'Other' religious category had a slightly higher representation in Moonee Beach at 0.9%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (33.5%), Australian (28.8%), and Irish (9.1%) were the top three groups. Notably, German (4.3% vs regional 3.1%), Dutch (1.5% vs regional 1.0%), and South Australian (0.5% vs regional 0.2%) ancestry were overrepresented in Moonee Beach compared to Regional NSW.
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 16.5% of the population in Moonee Beach, which is notably higher than the Regional NSW average, while the 75-84 age group is under-represented at 6.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.7% to 11.3%, and the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.8% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Moonee Beach, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand by 176 people (48%), growing from 367 to 544.