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 population of Moore Creek is estimated at around 3,324 based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation. This reflects a growth of 456 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,868. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,254 residents using latest ERP data (June 2024) and validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer. Moore Creek's growth rate of 15.9% exceeded both its SA4 region (4.4%) and non-metro areas, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Moore Creek is expected to grow by 447 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Moore Creek shows approximately 52 new homes approved annually. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 263 homes were approved, with an additional 29 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 0.3 people moved to Moore Creek for each dwelling built, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand.

The average value of new homes being constructed is $390,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. In FY-26, there have been $10.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development activity. Compared to the rest of NSW, Moore Creek has 286.0% more development activity per person, reflecting strong developer interest in the area. The current building activity consists of 65.0% detached dwellings and 35.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments, providing diverse housing options across various price points. This is a significant shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 100.0% houses. Moore Creek has an estimated population of around 48 people per approval and is projected to gain 103 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Moore Creek has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are Moore Creek Gardens, Tamworth Global Gateway Park, Lambruk Solar Farm, and Thunderbolt Energy Hub (Thunderbolt Wind Farm). The following details those most relevant.

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

Moore Creek's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.2% in June 2025, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%. As of June 2025, 1,845 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 75.7%, higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training is particularly strong with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Accommodation & food employs just 5.1% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 7.8%. The area shows limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, labour force grew by 3.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Moore Creek had a median income among taxpayers of $70,214 and an average level of $83,248. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. As of September 2025, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $79,068 and an average of $93,746 based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Moore Creek rank between the 83rd and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 36.0% of the population (1,196 individuals) fall 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, reflecting 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

In Moore Creek, as per the latest Census evaluation, all dwellings were houses with none being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moore Creek stood at 33.7%, with mortgaged properties at 61.4% and rented ones at 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Moore Creek was $450, which is higher than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $300 but lower than the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 9.3%, comprising 8.5% lone person households and 0.4% group households. 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

Educational qualifications in Moore Creek trail regional benchmarks show that 24.0% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 31.0%. Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.0% in primary education, 10.4% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education. Schools appear to be located outside Moore Creek trail's immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Transport analysis reveals 173 active transport stops operating within Moore Creek. These stops are serviced by 15 individual routes, collectively providing 120 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population. However, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates compared to national averages.

Approximately 60% (1,987 people) of Moore Creek's population has private health cover, which is higher than Rest of NSW's 50.0%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 71.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. Moore Creek has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 12.2% (405 people), compared to 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 had a cultural diversity 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 main religion in Moore Creek, comprising 69.2%, 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 was overrepresented at 5.0% (vs regional 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 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 years are prominent at 18.4%, while those aged 75-84 years are smaller at 3.1% compared to the Rest of NSW. This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.2% to 12.1%, while those aged 45-54 have decreased from 14.4% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 25-34 age cohort is expected to increase by 75 people (23%) from 325 to 401. Conversely, both the 55-64 and 65-74 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.