Moore Creek

Moore Creek lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Moore Creek statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 3,285. This reflects a growth of 417 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,868. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,240 in June 2024 and an additional 238 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Moore Creek's growth rate of 14.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (4.6%) and the non-metro area, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% to this population gain.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate an above median growth for national non-metropolitan areas, with the Moore Creek (SA2) expected to expand by 452 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 4.5% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Moore Creek when compared nationally

Moore Creek has seen approximately 49 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 246 homes have been approved, with an additional 37 approved in FY26 so far.

The average population growth per dwelling built over these years is 0.3 people annually. This suggests that supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction cost value of new homes is $390,000. Comparatively, Moore Creek has 261% more development activity per person than the Rest of NSW, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New developments consist of 67% detached dwellings and 33% medium to high-density housing, providing a mix of attached housing types that cater to various price ranges and lifestyle preferences. This shift from the area's existing 100% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

Moore Creek currently has around 49 people per approval, reflecting its developing status. By 2041, it is projected to grow by approximately 147 residents, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Moore Creek has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Moore Creek Gardens, Oxley Vale Lifestyle Estate, Tamworth Global Gateway Park, and Lambruk Solar Farm. Relevant details are listed below.

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The exceptional employment performance in Moore Creek places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Moore Creek has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, there are 1,846 residents employed in Moore Creek, where the unemployment rate is 3.6%, below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 75.7% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, the area has a strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food employs just 5.1% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 7.8%. The area may offer limited employment opportunities locally, as suggested by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.9%, while labour force increased by 0.9%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.5%, labour force fell by 0.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moore Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Moore Creek had a median income among taxpayers of $70,214 and an average income of $83,248. These figures are significantly higher than national averages. In comparison, Rest of NSW had median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes for Moore Creek are approximately $76,435 (median) and $90,624 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Moore Creek rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.0% of Moore Creek's population (1,182 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan regions where 29.9% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 40.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Moore Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Moore Creek, as per the latest Census, consisted entirely of houses with no other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's structure which was 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Moore Creek was 33.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged at 61.4% or rented at 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, significantly higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Moore Creek was recorded at $450, substantially higher than Non-Metro NSW's $300 and the national figure of $375.

Moore Creek features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.7% of all households, including 52.8% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 9.3%, with lone person households at 8.5% and group households comprising 0.4%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Moore Creek demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Moore Creek trail residents aged 15+ have 24.0% university degree holders, compared to NSW's 32.2%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common (16.2%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 42.7% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 31.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (14.0%), secondary (10.4%), and tertiary (2.3%).

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

Moore Creek has 175 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 148 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Moore Creek is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 184 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 21 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 0 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Moore Creek is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Moore Creek shows superior health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, despite higher rates in older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Approximately 60% (1,964 people) have private health cover, exceeding Rest of NSW's 49.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 7.1% respectively; however, 71.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% in Rest of NSW. As of the latest data (2021), Moore Creek has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.2% (400 people) than Rest of NSW's 19.9%.

The latest Census data sees Moore Creek placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Moore Creek's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 94.1% of its population born in Australia, 95.5% being citizens, and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Moore Creek, comprising 69.2% of people, compared to 63.6% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.7%), English (31.2%), and Scottish (9.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal, Welsh, and South African ethnicities had higher representation in Moore Creek than regionally: Australian Aboriginal at 5.0% vs 9.4%, Welsh at 0.6% vs 0.3%, and South African at 0.5% vs 0.2%.

Moore Creek's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Moore Creek is 37, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 are prominent at 18.4%, compared to a smaller group of 75-84 year-olds at 3.1%. This is higher than the national average for 5-14 year-olds, which is 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.2% to 12.1%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.4% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age cohort will increase by 80 people (25%), rising from 321 to 402. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.