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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Moora (WA) has an estimated 1,880 residents, up from 1,755 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 7.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. 386 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations, the suburb of Moora (WA) has an estimated count of around 1,880 residents as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 125 people (7.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,755 people. Such adjustments are derived from the 1,880 resident figure calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 386 verified new address additions post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 5.2 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. The suburb of Moora (WA) achieved a 7.1% post-Census gain, trailing the wider SA4 region (9.5%) by only 2.4 percentage points to exhibit solid local momentum.
The primary catalyst was natural increase, accounting for roughly 53.0% of all recent net additions. SA2-level demographic projections released jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 baseline figures) serve as the foundation for AreaSearch modeling. For geographic pockets omitted from these models or projecting beyond 2032, figures incorporate cohort-specific expansion metrics from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 data). Long-term demographic expectations place the suburb of Moora (WA) in the lower quartile of regional Australian territories, anticipating a gain of 12 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 outlooks, translating to an overall growth rate of 0.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
22 new dwellings have been approved in Moora (WA) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, running ahead of 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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Data from statistical area building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Moora registers approximately 4 residential approvals annually, totaling roughly 22 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 11 approved during FY-25 to date. Construction demonstrates sustained buyer interest supporting local valuations, adding an average of 2.8 new residents per year per finished home over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). For newly built residences, the average anticipated construction cost stands at $486,000. In addition, commercial development approvals reached $11.2 million during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent non-residential investment.
Residential building volumes in Moora trail regional figures substantially, tracking 57.0% below the per-capita average for Rest of WA. Although construction has shown recent gains, limited supply additions generally sustain pricing and interest for existing housing stock. Building intensity is also subdued relative to national levels, reflecting a mature urban environment and prospective development limitations. Recent residential construction has consisted exclusively of single-family detached homes, preserving low-density neighborhood character and appealing to buyers pursuing spacious lots. The locality records approximately 222 people per dwelling approval, highlighting capacity for future residential development. Projections indicate Moora will add 12 residents leading up to 2041 according to recent quarterly estimations from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy housing requirements, fostering accessible purchasing conditions and establishing a base from which expansion could potentially outpace baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moora (WA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 90 current infrastructure and development projects close to Moora (WA), worth an estimated $36.4 billion. 35 are already under construction and 30 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Strategic infrastructure, public works, and planning initiatives significantly shape regional economic trajectories. AreaSearch has identified no major projects likely to impact the locality directly. Broader state and regional works include the WA Police Satellite Technology Upgrade, Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, South West Interconnected System Transformation, and Regional And Rural Wa Road Network Safety Improvements.
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Bindoon Bypass
A new 64-kilometre section of the Great Northern Highway, bypassing the town of Bindoon. This project aims to improve travel times, road safety, and freight efficiency, enabling access for triple road trains to travel the entire length of the corridor down to Muchea. The project is jointly funded by the Australian Federal and State Governments.
Yanchep-Two Rocks Development
Largest single urban development project in Perth. Ultimate population of 155,000 residents by 2058, featuring residential, commercial, industrial, and tourism developments along the coastal corridor.
Yanchep Golf Estate Expansion
Expansion of Yanchep Golf Estate with additional residential lots, clubhouse upgrades and course improvements. Premium golfing destination in Perth's north.
Maryville Downs Estate
A rural living estate located in Lower Chittering, offering 2 to 10 hectare lots. The estate is characterized by green rolling hills and stunning views, promoting a tranquil lifestyle approximately an hour north of the Perth CBD.
Atlantis Beach Estate
Masterplanned coastal house-and-land estate in Two Rocks, north of Yanchep. Ongoing staged construction and land releases with more than 4 km of coastline, 40 hectares of parklands, local shopping centre with IGA, medical centre, childcare, Two Rocks Primary School and Atlantis Beach Baptist College. Features affordable land packages. Developed by Capricorn Village Joint Venture.
Breakwater Estate (Two Rocks)
Rural residential estate east of Two Rocks delivering 1 ha to 1.7 ha lots with underground power, scheme water, sealed roads and NBN readiness. Guided by City of Wanneroo ASP 53 for Lot 202, the estate yield has increased from 169 to about 175 rural residential lots via amendments, with stages progressively completed.
Two Rocks Marina Expansion
Expansion and enhancement of Two Rocks Marina with additional boat pens, commercial facilities, and marine services to support recreational boating, commercial fishing operations, and tourism in the region.
Atlantis Beach Baptist College
Co-educational independent Baptist school in Two Rocks, opened in 2017 and now serving K-12. Campus noted for off-grid sustainability using solar and battery systems; provides modern learning facilities and a safe, caring environment.
920 residents of Moora (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 978. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 64.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,447, about 77% 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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Workforce data aggregated from local statistical zones indicates Moora maintains a balanced occupational split between blue-collar and white-collar roles across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Total employment stood at 920 residents as of March 2026. The local jobless rate exceeds the Regional WA benchmark of 3.5% by 2.4%, while participation levels closely track the broader regional average of 65.4%. Working from home was recorded by only 5.8% of employed individuals at the Census, although historical COVID-19 pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind. Resident employment centers primarily around agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, as well as health care & social assistance.
A prominent local specialization exists within wholesale trade, where workforce representation reaches 3.1 times the wider regional baseline. In contrast, mining represents only 2.6% of local employment compared to 11.7% across the broader region. Comparing resident totals against local Census employment counts points to a restricted volume of internal job opportunities. Aggregated ABS and SALM statistical reporting analyzed by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 5.3% as employment dropped by 8.0%, driving a 2.7 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional WA saw employment fall by 0.1%, the labour force rise by 0.3%, and unemployment climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking occupational outlooks published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide context for future local employment. Nationwide projections indicate employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though trajectories fluctuate across individual sectors. Weighting these industry projections against the local job profile suggests Moora's employment could rise by 5.6% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies industry weightings without incorporating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moora (WA) is $1,371 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $743 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,955 a year against an average of $58,647. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate personal earnings in Moora trail nationwide figures, registering a median of $46,955 and an average of $58,647. Across Regional WA, median and average benchmarks sit higher at $59,973 and $74,392, respectively. Adjusting for 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $52,087 for median earnings and $65,057 for average income as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census show that household, family, and individual income percentiles in Moora sit between the 25th and 37th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 31.1% of residents (584 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 31.1%. Overall housing outlays leave residents with 89.7% of their earnings retained, though disposable income ranks in the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moora (WA) had 629 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,016 a month. Rent absorbs 16.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, single detached houses represented 90.8% of the housing stock in Moora, with apartments, semi-detached residences, and other housing types accounting for 9.2%. Across Regional WA, houses made up 88.5% and alternative dwelling types comprised 11.6%. Full home ownership was considerably higher in Moora at 39.5% compared to regional norms, while mortgaged properties represented 32.0% and rental homes made up 28.5%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,016, below the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, while median weekly rent was $230 versus $265 regionally. Against Australia-wide benchmarks, local monthly home loan repayments track far below the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents remain well under the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moora (WA) counted 629 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 674 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 80% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 64.5%, divided into couples without children (28.4%), couples with children (22.2%), and single parent households (12.1%). Non-family living situations make up 35.5% of households, consisting primarily of single-person residences at 31.9% and group arrangements at 2.7%. The typical household contains 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the Regional WA benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.6% of adults in Moora (WA) hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 32.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 428 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 906 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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Tertiary educational attainment in the community is relatively low, with 12.6% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia. Within university qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 9.0%, postgraduate credentials account for 2.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is widespread, as 39.0% of individuals aged 15+ hold trade qualifications, consisting of certificates (32.9%) and advanced diplomas (6.1%). Active educational enrollment stands at 31.7% among the resident population. Within this student cohort, secondary school students account for 12.4%, primary school pupils comprise 12.2%, and tertiary education participants represent 1.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Moora (WA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure within Moora consists of 1 active bus stop. This facility is connected to 1 individual transit route, delivering a total of 8 weekly passenger services. Overall transit accessibility is constrained, with residents living an average distance of 952 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode for outbound commuting at 90%, while 7% of workers commute by walking. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 5.8% of employed individuals during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Transit services operate at an average rate of 1 trips per day across all available routes, resulting in roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.8% of residents in Moora (WA) report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic condition data indicate health vulnerabilities in Moora across younger and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is limited to approximately 50% of residents (~949 people). This coverage rate is lower than the Regional WA figure of 56.4% and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, impacting 9.3 and 8.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age locals show elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over represent 22.8% of the community (428 people), exceeding the Regional WA proportion of 19.1%. Health metrics among older residents compare favorably to wider regional and national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moora (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (30.6%). 11.2% 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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Measures of cultural diversity place Moora below national averages, with Australian citizens comprising 82.9% of the population, 88.1% born within Australia, and 95.7% using solely English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, encompassing 52.9% of local residents, compared to 44.6% across Regional WA. Regarding reported parental heritage, the most common ancestral backgrounds in Moora are Australian (32.1%), English (30.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.2%), the latter exceeding the regional share of 6.1%. Specific representation is also noted for Dutch ancestry at 2.3% (versus 1.5% regionally), Maori at 1.1% (versus 1.0%), and New Zealand heritage at 0.7% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moora (WA) is 42. 23.7% 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 suburb of Moora (WA) exhibits a younger overall demographic profile than Regional WA. Based on August 2026 estimates, senior residents aged 65+ comprise 22.8% of the community compared to 19.1% across Regional WA, while adults aged 25 - 44 represent 20.6% against a regional benchmark of 26.6%. The median age remains at 42 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Regional WA median of 40 recorded at that Census. Young people aged 0 - 24 expanded from 30.5% at the Census to an estimated 32.2%.
Looking to 2041, individuals aged 25 - 44 will generate most demographic growth, increasing by 77 residents (20%) to 464, while youth, middle-aged, and early retiree cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moora (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 386 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,755 at the 2021 Census → 1,880 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 (SAL50988). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.