Moyne - East

Moyne - East is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Moyne - East's population is approximately 7,141 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 123 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,018. The change was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. The population density is around 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Moyne - East's growth rate of 1.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 0.4%, indicating it was a growth leader in the area. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is expected to decline by 1,913 persons by 2041.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Moyne - East recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Moyne - East has recorded approximately 28 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 141 homes. In FY-26 so far, 18 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.5 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating healthy demand for housing. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $355,000.

This financial year has seen $9.9 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria and nationally, Moyne - East shows approximately 63% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 47th percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice which supports interest in existing dwellings. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Moyne - East reflects a low density area with around 343 people per approval. Given stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Moyne - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Hexham Wind Farm, Hycel Technology Hub, Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms, and Mortlake South Wind Farm. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Moyne - East demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Moyne East has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs across various sectors. As of December 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.8%. The area's unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Regional Vic.'s rate of 3.7%, with a workforce participation rate of 66.7%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.0%.

According to Census responses, 23.2% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Moyne East specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 4.8 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 12.0% compared to Regional Vic.'s 16.8%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 6.7%, alongside a 7.0% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s employment fell by 0.6%, labour force contracted by 0.7%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%. Applying these projections to Moyne East's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 4.9% over the same period. Over ten years, national employment growth is forecast at 13.7%, translating to an estimated 11.2% increase for Moyne East's employment. These projections are illustrative and do not account for localized population changes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023, Moyne - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $49,633 and an average of $61,272. This was below the national average. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s median income was $50,954 with an average of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $54,408 (median) and $67,166 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank modestly in Moyne - East, between the 36th and 42nd percentiles. The income distribution reveals that 33.1% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,363 individuals), similar to the broader area where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Housing costs are manageable with 90.6% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Moyne - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s dwelling structure was 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moyne - East was 47.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.6% and rented dwellings at 17.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, below Regional Vic.'s average of $1,430. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200, compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. Nationally, Moyne - East's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Moyne - East has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.4% of all households, including 30.8% couples with children, 30.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Moyne - East fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.0%, significantly lower than Victoria's average of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.1%. Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (28.6%). Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.8% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Moyne - East has 16 operational public transport stops. These are served by five distinct routes offering a total of 22 weekly passenger trips. The area's accessibility to transport is rated as limited, with residents living an average of 1277 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Moyne - East sees most residents commuting outwards, primarily via car at 88%. Walking accounts for 8% of journeys. On average, there are 2.0 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.2% of residents work from home, possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages three trips daily, equating to roughly one weekly trip per individual stop.

Moyne - East's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Moyne East's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Approximately 50% of the total population (~3,556 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.3%) and arthritis (8.1%). Around 69.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Victoria. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. There are 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,370 people), lower than the 23.9% in Regional Victoria. Senior health outcomes rank higher than those of the general population nationally.

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

Moyne-East had a cultural diversity below average, with 89.7% of its population being citizens, 92.5% born in Australia, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 53.9% of people, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.0%), English (31.4%), and Irish (13.1%).

Notably, Scottish representation was higher at 10.1%, Dutch was slightly lower at 1.6%, and Maori was higher at 0.4%.

Moyne - East's median age exceeds the national pattern

Moyne-East's median age is 41 years, which is slightly lower than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 but higher than the national average of 38. The percentage of residents aged 5-14 is strong at 13.2%, compared to Regional Vic., while those aged 75-84 are less prevalent at 5.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.4% to 12.8%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 11.1% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 11.3%, and the 55 to 64 group has dropped from 15.6% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Moyne-East's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by approximately -9%, adding around -10 residents to reach a total of 105. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 75 to 84 and 85+ cohorts.