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

By Nov 2025, Moorebank's population is estimated at around 12,510. This reflects an increase of 1,102 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,408. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 12,243 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 369 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,008 persons per square kilometer. Moorebank's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% 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 by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Moorebank expected to expand by 1,997 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 11.4% 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 indicates Moorebank has seen approximately 163 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 818 homes. As of FY-26, 62 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents per year arrive for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand. The average construction value of these properties is $386,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $425.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Moorebank exhibits 88.0% higher construction activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity comprises 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% medium and high-density housing, departing from existing patterns (currently 82.0% houses). This denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Moorebank's population is estimated to grow by 1,430 residents by 2041, with current development patterns suggesting new housing supply will readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Population forecasts indicate Moorebank will gain 1,430 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

A total of 47 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include 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 likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Moorebank significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Moorebank's workforce is skilled with diverse representation across sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.3% in the past year.

Employment grew by an estimated 4.7%. As of June 2025, 6,651 residents were employed with a 1.9% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation matched Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. Professional & technical services were under-represented at 7.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, labour force by 4.9%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. 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 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 weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Moorebank has higher than average national incomes. The median income is $60,640 and the average is $71,288. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Moorebank are approximately $68,287 (median) and $80,277 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 78th percentile ($2,201 weekly), while personal income is at the 58th percentile. Distribution data shows that 34.7% of residents (4,340 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. A substantial proportion, 31.1%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, with the remaining 17.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moorebank stood at 27.7%, with mortgaged properties at 49.4% and rented dwellings at 22.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Moorebank was $500, higher than Sydney metro's $400. Nationally, Moorebank's 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 constitute the remaining 16.5%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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 the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 33.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (21.0%).

Educational participation is high at 32.1%, including 12.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education. Nuwarra Public School serves Moorebank with an enrollment of 513 students. It provides local educational services within typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1000) offering balanced opportunities. The area has one primary-only school; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Moorebank has 72 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 29 different routes that together facilitate 1,188 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is considered excellent, with residents on average being located just 199 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 169 trips across all routes, which translates to around 16 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 exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~6,894 people), compared to 50.4% 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, 13.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,651 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its population born overseas and 44.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moorebank, making up 61.3% of people. Islam comprises 10.2%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 17.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.6%), Australian (17.0%), and English (13.9%). Notably, Lebanese (7.4%) and Greek (5.2%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 5.2% and 2.3%, respectively. Vietnamese population is also notably higher at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 3.6%.

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. This is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Moorebank has a higher concentration 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 grown from 11.1% to 12.8%. Conversely, the age group of 35-44 has declined from 17.2% to 16.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Moorebank's age profile will significantly evolve. The strongest projected growth is in the 55-64 cohort, which is expected to grow by 25%, adding 283 residents to reach 1,409. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.