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Moulden has an estimated 3,268 residents, up from 3,053 at the 2021 Census — a change of 215 people, or 7.0%. Natural increase accounts for 79.0% of that increase. That puts 1,867 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Moulden has an estimated resident tally of approximately 3,268 people, drawn from AreaSearch analysis of ABS population updates across the surrounding district alongside address validations conducted since the Census. In comparison to the 2021 Census count of 3,053 people, this represents an addition of 215 people (7.0%). This update is derived from the resident count of 3,268 determined by AreaSearch through the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and subsequent address validation since the Census date. With this head count, the suburb of Moulden registers a density ratio of 1,867 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average recorded across national benchmark locations by AreaSearch.
The post-census expansion of 7.0% places the suburb of Moulden within 2.5 percentage points of the national average (9.5%), exhibiting solid growth characteristics. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural growth, which generated roughly 79.0% of recent population gains. For demographic modelling, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 areas lack coverage, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, AreaSearch implements cohort-specific growth rates sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Forward-looking demographic projections indicate that the suburb of Moulden is slated for above median population growth relative to Australian statistical areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating an increase of 482 persons to 2041, representing overall growth of 14.8% over the 16 years.
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Over the past five years, residential development approvals across Moulden totaled just 2. Such figures point to a fully established, mature market with limited land available for new residential construction. Because new residential supply is constrained, competition tends to concentrate around existing dwellings, which generally helps sustain local property values. Per capita residential building in Moulden is substantially muted when measured against Greater Darwin, sitting 94.0% below regional average per person. Although recent construction activity has picked up, this ongoing restriction on new stock typically underpins demand and pricing across the existing residential market.
Construction levels are similarly below the national benchmark, reflecting development barriers and neighborhood maturity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
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Local infrastructure projects, strategic planning, and major capital initiatives are key drivers of regional economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified no active major projects positioned to directly influence the immediate locality. Prominent infrastructure across the wider area includes the Darwin to Palmerston Mass Transit Corridor, Hudson Creek Power Station, Marine Industry Park, and Darwin Corporate Park, with key details outlined below.
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Marine Industry Park
Marine and offshore industries servicing hub at East Arm, Darwin. Stage 1 planning approval is secured for a purpose-built industrial subdivision near the new Darwin Ship Lift, with expressions of interest open for serviced lots. Existing common-user facilities include an all-tide barge ramp (first point of entry) and a secure hardstand supporting storage and fabrication activities.
Enabling Digital Health Services for Regional and Remote Australia
A national digital infrastructure program under the Digital Health Blueprint 2023-2033 designed to provide equitable healthcare access for regional and remote Australians. The initiative is currently rolling out the 'Share by Default' legislative framework, which mandates the uploading of pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record starting July 2026. Current 2026 milestones include the launch of the Digital Health Implementer Hub to accelerate software conformance and the implementation of the National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan to integrate allied health practitioners into the national digital ecosystem.
Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink)
SunCable's AAPowerLink is a large renewable generation, battery storage and HVDC transmission project in the Northern Territory. The project has major environmental approvals from the Northern Territory and Australian governments, conditional Singapore approval to import 1.75 GW from 2035, Indonesian subsea permits, a Singapore-Australia cross-border electricity trade framework and a 70-year Indigenous Land Use Agreement for Powell Creek. It is being staged to supply industrial customers in the Barkly region from the late 2020s, Darwin from the early 2030s, and Southeast Asia from the mid-2030s, with final investment decision targeted for 2027.
Desert Springs Octopus Renewable Energy Program
Majority Indigenous-owned developer pursuing a near-term pipeline of grid-connected solar and battery projects along the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System, with potential to expand into wind and green hydrogen. Partnership includes Octopus Australia with Larrakia Nation and Jawoyn Association to deliver utility-scale renewable energy and community benefit sharing.
Darwin Renewable Energy Hub
Northern Territory Government proposal to co-locate up to six utility-scale solar farms (total 180-210 MW) with a battery energy storage system on 940 ha of Crown Land west of Finn Road, feeding the Darwin-Katherine grid. Site identified for industry in regional land use plans; consultation held to February 28, 2025 and environmental assessment processes are underway.
National EV Charging Network (Highway Fast Charging)
Partnership between the Australian Government and NRMA to deliver a backbone EV fast charging network on national highways. Program funds and co-funds 117 DC fast charging sites at roughly 150 km intervals to connect all capital cities and regional routes, reducing range anxiety and supporting EV uptake.
Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network
Telstra InfraCo's national intercity fibre network project delivering nearly 14,000km of ultra-high capacity, low-latency fibre connecting all mainland capital cities. The $1.6 billion investment includes dual fibre paths (express and foundation routes) supporting speeds up to 80 Tbps. First route Sydney-Canberra went live June 2025, with completion of all routes by end of FY27. Supports AI, data centers, hyperscalers and next-generation digital infrastructure across Australia.
Network Optimisation Program - Roads
A national program concept focused on improving congestion and reliability on urban road networks by using low-cost operational measures and technology (e.g., signal timing, intersection treatments, incident management) to optimise existing capacity across major city corridors.
1,354 residents of Moulden are employed, from a labour force of 1,599. Unemployment sits at 15.3%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,573, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce composition in Moulden features an even distribution between blue and white collar positions, supported by solid representation across essential services, with AreaSearch statistical aggregations recording an unemployment rate of 15.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,354, while local unemployment sits 11.9% above Greater Darwin's rate of 3.5%, pointing to capacity for workforce improvement alongside a labor force participation rate of 65.9% that trails Greater Darwin's 72.9%. Census records indicate that 3.9% of workers worked from home, a metric that may reflect the influence of Covid-19 lockdown measures. Public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance represent the primary sectors employing local residents.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in construction, displaying a local share 1.4 times the regional level. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.4% of local employment, compared to the regional benchmark of 14.2%. Comparing resident numbers against the Census working population indicates that this largely residential locality offers relatively few employment positions within its boundaries. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM statistical series, over the year to March 2026, the local labor pool expanded by 0.8% while total employment fell by 2.5%, driving an unemployment rate increase of 2.8 percentage points. During the identical timeframe, Greater Darwin experienced an employment increase of 0.4%, labor force growth of 0.8%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. Broader hiring prospects for Moulden can also be evaluated through national workforce projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. Mapping these five and ten-year forecasts across the local industry profile provides an indicative employment trajectory. Across Australia, employment is projected to climb 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary markedly. Applying these weightings to Moulden's existing industry distribution suggests local job numbers could rise 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, noting this extrapolation serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moulden is $1,515 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $851 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,588 a year against an average of $64,744. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Moulden recorded a median taxpayer income of $58,588 alongside an average of $64,744. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks and trail Greater Darwin, where the median income reached $66,956 and the average was $77,199. Applying the 9.41% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $64,101 (median) and $70,836 (average) as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census place individual income at the 59th percentile ($851 weekly) and household income at the 36th percentile.
The single largest income bracket comprises 32.1% of taxpayers (1,049 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, aligning with the 36.7% share recorded across the broader region. Severe housing cost burdens leave only 80.4% of income remaining, ranking Moulden at the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moulden had 950 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 80% detached houses and 14% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,632 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing mix in Moulden was made up of 80.3% houses alongside 19.7% other dwellings, which includes apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings, compared to Darwin metro where houses comprised 63.5% and other dwellings accounted for 36.5%. Full home ownership in Moulden lagged behind the Darwin metro benchmark at 11.1%, with 43.0% of properties mortgaged and 45.9% rented. Financing costs were notably lower than regional norms, showing a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,632 against the Darwin metro figure of $2,100, while median weekly rent was $295 compared to $385 across Darwin metro.
Across the country, mortgage commitments in Moulden are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moulden counted 950 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,017 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the bulk of the community at 68.6% of all households, consisting of 28.3% couples with children, 21.1% single parent families, and 17.3% couples without children. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.4%, with lone person households representing 28.6% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household size stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Darwin benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.5% of adults in Moulden hold a university qualification, including 8.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 38.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 204 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 764 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show that 11.5% of local residents hold university degrees, sitting below the SA4 region average of 31.3%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees account for 8.2%, graduate diplomas represent 1.8%, and postgraduate qualifications stand at 1.5%. Vocational credentials form a major component of the local skills base, with 46.5% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of 38.8% with certificates and 7.7% holding advanced diplomas. A significant proportion of the population is actively engaged in studies, with formal educational enrollment standing at 40.8%. This total includes 16.8% attending primary school, 12.6% participating in secondary education, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Moulden reaches 8 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Moulden is supported by 8 operational transit stops accommodating bus networks. These locations are connected by 19 individual routes that generate 1,235 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is favorable, with residents living a typical distance of 209 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, the vast majority of workers commute externally, with private vehicle travel serving as the primary mode at 92%. Dwellings maintain an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.3, trailing regional averages. Working from home accounted for a modest 3.9% of residents at the 2021 Census, which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across the complete route network, transit frequencies average 176 trips per day, translating to roughly 154 weekly trips for each designated stop.
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69.8% of residents in Moulden report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch metrics covering mortality and chronic condition prevalence, Moulden faces notable health challenges across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 52% of the total population (~1,712 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 area rate while remaining below the 57.8% recorded across Greater Darwin. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 8.3 and 7.6% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.8% of people reported being entirely free of medical conditions, compared to 77.1% across Greater Darwin. Working-age residents experience higher than average rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 11.7% of the locality (382 people), with senior health metrics presenting challenges that rank above national levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moulden is largely Australian-born, at 84.2% of residents, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (24.0%) and English (22.2%). 18.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics for Moulden align closely with regional standards, with Australian citizens comprising 78.3% of the community, 84.2% born in Australia, and 86.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 44.3% of the population. A notable religious variation is seen in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% across Greater Darwin. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Moulden are Australian at 24.0%, English at 22.2%, and Australian Aboriginal at 18.3%, the latter being markedly higher than the regional rate of 7.0%.
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Filipino accounting for 3.2% in Moulden (vs 3.8% regionally), Maori at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Spanish at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moulden is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 23.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Demographic patterns characterize the suburb of Moulden as a mature family community. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 37.8% of the populace versus 32.1% across Greater Darwin, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 27.1% compared to 34.9% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 33, matching the 2021 Census figure, which sat 1 year below the Greater Darwin median of 34 and under the national median of 38 at that Census. The most pronounced demographic change since the Census occurred in the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), rising from 9.5% to an estimated 11.7%.
Moving toward 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are forecast to see the largest absolute increase, adding 189 (25%) to reach 957 residents, while retiree and elderly cohorts will record the fastest proportional increase, expanding 41% to 540 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moulden
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,053 at the 2021 Census → 3,268 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL70193). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.