Moorebank

Moorebank 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 estimated population for the Moorebank statistical area (Lv2) is around 12,478. This figure reflects an increase of 1,070 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,408. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of resident population at 12,371 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 369 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,006 persons per square kilometer. Moorebank's growth rate of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.6%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by ABS data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Moorebank (SA2) is expected to grow by 1,996 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 11.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Moorebank among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Moorebank recorded approximately 173 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 865 homes were approved, with an additional 103 approved so far in FY-26. Based on an average of 0.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years, new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of these properties is $382,000. In FY-26, Moorebank has recorded $298.9 million in commercial development approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Moorebank has 99.0% more development activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area and offering buyers greater choice. Recent construction in Moorebank comprises 34.0% detached dwellings and 66.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 82.0% houses). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 75 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Moorebank will gain 1,461 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate).

With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Moorebank has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 47 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, Hammondville Park Master Plan and Sports Field Upgrade (Stage 2), M5 Motorway Westbound Traffic Upgrade, and Moore Point. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Moorebank ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Moorebank has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of September 2025, 6,661 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 60.0%, on par with Greater Sydney. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 7.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. In the past year, employment increased by 4.4%, labour force by 4.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rise of 0.2%. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moorebank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Moorebank suburb had a median taxpayer income of $60,663 and an average income of $71,318. These figures are higher than the national averages of $54,297 (median) and $74,612 (average). In Greater Sydney, the median was $60,817 and the average was $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $66,038 (median) and $77,637 (average). From the Census conducted in August 2021, Moorebank's household income ranked at the 78th percentile with a weekly income of $2,201. Personal income was at the 58th percentile. The dominant income bracket was $1,500 - 2,999, with 34.7% of residents (4,329 people) falling within this range. Higher earners, those exceeding $3,000 weekly, constituted a substantial presence at 31.1%. Housing costs consumed 18.2% of income. Despite high housing costs, disposable income ranked at the 74th percentile and Moorebank's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

In Moorebank, as per the latest Census evaluation, 82.3% of dwellings were houses while 17.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasted with Sydney metro's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moorebank stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 49.4% and rented dwellings accounting for 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, surpassing Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Moorebank was recorded at $500, higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Moorebank's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.5% of all households, including 49.0% couples with children, 21.0% couples without children, and 12.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0 people.

Educational attainment in Moorebank aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 26.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them. Advanced diplomas account for 12.5% and certificates for 21.0%.

Educational participation is high at 32.1%, with 12.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Moorebank has 80 operational public transport stops. These are bus stops exclusively. They are served by 29 different routes, offering a total of 1,260 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 198 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 180 trips daily across all routes, translating to about 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Moorebank's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Moorebank. Younger cohorts in particular have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~6,877 people), compared to 51.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 6.3 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 76.7% declare themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Greater Sydney. As of June 20XX (exact year not provided), the area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,647 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average but require more attention than the broader population.

Moorebank is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Moorebank's population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.6 percent born overseas and 44.3 percent speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moorebank, accounting for 61.3 percent of its residents, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 17.4 percent for Islam. The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.6%), Australian (17.0%), and English (13.9%).

Notably, Lebanese ethnicity is overrepresented in Moorebank at 7.4 percent compared to the regional average of 5.2 percent, Greek at 5.2 percent versus 2.3 percent regionally, and Vietnamese at 4.2 percent against a regional average of 3.6 percent.

Moorebank's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Moorebank's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is modestly below the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Moorebank has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 11.1% to 12.8%, while the population aged 65-74 has decreased from 7.5% to 6.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Moorebank's age profile will change significantly. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 26%, adding 287 residents to reach a total of 1,411. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in number.