Moora (WA)

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Moora (WA) is around 1,976, reflecting a 12.6% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 1,755 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 1,893 in Jun 2024, based on ERP data released by the ABS, and an additional 369 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 5.5 persons per square kilometer. Moora's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (9.9%) and the national average. Natural growth contributed about 53.0% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) to estimate growth post-2032. Future demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for national regional areas. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 35 persons, reflecting a decrease of 3.5% over 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Moora averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 to FY-25, around 30 homes were approved, with another 7 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 1.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand and stable market conditions. However, this ratio increased to 4.3 people per dwelling in the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

The average construction value of development projects was $664,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, $11.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting 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 consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count 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 has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, according to AreaSearch data aggregation from statistical areas. As of September 2025955 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Moora is lower at 65.1% compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%.

Census responses indicate that only 5.8% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Moora shows strong specialization in wholesale trade, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level, while mining has lower representation at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.5%, alongside a 2.6% decline in employment, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 provide insights into potential future demand in Moora. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. 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, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Moora's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $46,955. The average income during this period stood at $58,647. These figures compare to Rest of WA's median and average incomes of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62%, the estimated median income in Moora would be approximately $51,472, with an average income of around $64,289. According to Census figures from 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Moora rank modestly, between the 25th and 37th percentiles. The predominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 31.1% of locals (614 people). This pattern is also seen in the surrounding region where 31.1% of residents fall within this range. Housing costs are manageable with 89.7% retained as disposable income, but overall disposable income ranks at the 34th percentile.

Moora is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Moora, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% 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, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent in Moora was $230, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Moora's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Moora features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 64.5% of all households, consisting of 22.2% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 31.9% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This indicates 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

Moora has one active public transport stop operating, serving a mix of buses. This stop is serviced by one route, collectively providing eight weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in Moora is rated as limited, with residents typically located 952 meters from the nearest transport stop. In this primarily residential area, most residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 90%. Seven percent of residents walk for their commutes. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages one trip per day across all routes, equating to 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, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (around 997 people), compared to 56.4% in the rest of WA and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.3% and 8.6% of residents respectively. However, 64.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in the rest of WA. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Moora has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.4% (around 403 people), compared to 19.2% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those for the general population.

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 citizens, 88.1% born in Australia, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moora, comprising 52.9% of people, compared to 44.6% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups in Moora are Australian (32.1%), English (30.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.2%), which is substantially higher than the regional average of 6.1%.

Notably, Dutch representation is overrepresented at 2.3% compared to the regional average of 1.5%, Maori at 1.1% versus 1.0%, and New Zealand at 0.7% versus 0.9%.

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. This figure is also considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Moora has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (14.1%), but fewer residents aged 35-44 (9.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the 25-34 age group increased from 11.5% to 14.1%, while the 0-4 cohort rose from 5.3% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 11.8% and the 85+ group fell from 2.9% to 1.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Moora's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 21%, reaching 336 people from 278. Conversely, the 35-44 and 45-54 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.