Moora (WA)

Moora has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the Moora (WA) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 1,973 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 218 people (12.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,755 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,893 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 367 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5.5 persons per square kilometer. The Moora (WA) (SA2)'s 12.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 9.4%, along with the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 53.0% 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. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, lower quartile growth of national regional areas is anticipated, with the area expected to expand by 22 persons to reach a population of approximately 1,995 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall decrease of 3.6% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Moora, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Moora averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 30 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 7 approved in FY-26. This translates to about 1.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years. However, this figure increased to 4.3 people per dwelling over the last two financial years, indicating Moora's growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

Development projects averaged $664,000 in construction value, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $11.2 million in commercial approvals were registered, reflecting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of WA, Moora shows approximately half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 45th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, preserving Moora's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 372 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Moora may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Moora has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Moora recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Moora's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs with diverse sector representation. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

The area has 945 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% higher than Rest of WA's 3.3%. Workforce participation is lower at 56.8%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Major industries employing residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Wholesale trade has a strong presence, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level.

Conversely, mining is less represented at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.7%, with a 2.9% employment decline, leading to a 1.8 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. This contrasts with Rest of WA's 1.4% employment rise, 1.2% labour force growth, and 0.2 percentage point unemployment fall. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moora's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 11.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Moora has a lower median income than the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income in Moora is $46,955 while the average stands at $58,647. This compares with figures for Rest of WA which are $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median income in Moora is approximately $51,472 as of September 2025 with average income at around $64,289 during the same period. According to data from the 2021 Census, incomes in Moora rank modestly, between the 25th and 37th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income bracket spans 31.1% of locals (613 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This is similar to the surrounding region where 31.1% also occupy this range. Housing costs are manageable with 89.7% retained after expenses, but disposable income ranks below average at the 34th percentile.

Moora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Moora, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in comparison to Non-Metro WA's figures of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moora stood at 39.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.0% and rented ones at 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,016, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,425. The median weekly rent in Moora was recorded at $230, similar to Non-Metro WA's figure of $231. Nationally, Moora's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Moora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 64.5% of all households, including 22.2% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of WA.

Moora faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.6%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificates (32.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in secondary education, 12.2% in primary education, and 1.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows one active public transport stop operating in Moora. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with one route providing service. The total weekly passenger trips offered is eight.

Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically residing 952 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, resulting in approximately eight weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Moora 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 50% of the total population (~996 people), compared to 54.4% across Rest of WA, which is close to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 9.3% and 8.6% of residents respectively.

However, 64.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 64.7% across Rest of WA. The area has 21.3% of residents aged 65 and over (420 people), with health outcomes among seniors above average and performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Moora is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Moora's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.1% born in Australia, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Moora, comprising 52.9% of people, compared to 49.0% across the rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (32.1%), English (30.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.2%), which is significantly higher than the regional average of 3.4%.

Notably, Dutch ethnicity is overrepresented in Moora at 2.3% compared to 1.5% regionally, Maori at 1.1% versus 0.5%, and New Zealand at 0.7% versus 0.8%.

Moora's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Moora is 42 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of WA's average of 40 years and considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Moora has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (12.7%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 25 to 34 grew from 11.5% to 13.1%, while the proportion of those aged 5 to 14 decreased from 14.0% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Moora's age structure. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 29%, reaching 334 people from 258. Conversely, the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age groups are projected to experience population declines.