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Moyne - East has an estimated 7,141 residents, up from 7,018 at the 2021 Census — a change of 123 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. 133 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Moyne - East's population is around 7,141 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 123 people (1.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,018 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,136 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 133 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2.2 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Moyne - East's 1.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (0.4%), marking it as a growth leader in the region.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 55.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are implemented by AreaSearch for each SA2. In instances where such data is unavailable, local forecasts from the 2023 VIC State Government release are applied, incorporating adjustments via a weighted aggregation of population expansion from the LGA level down to SA2 zones. These aggregated growth rates by demographic bracket are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Future demographic outlooks using this approach point toward a shrinking population, with a projected reduction of 1,913 persons by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
141 new dwellings have been approved in Moyne - East over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Moyne - East has recorded a mean of 28 dwelling approvals per year, summing to 141 approvals during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 21 approvals registered during FY-26. Stable market conditions are indicated by a balanced supply-demand ratio of 1.8 people moving to the area for every finished home during the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, which has further balanced to 0.1 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years. The mean estimated construction cost for these new residences is $355,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $9.9 million for the current financial year, signaling steady business construction activity.
Moyne - East generates approximately 63% of the per capita construction volume observed in Rest of Vic., placing it in the 47th percentile of all analyzed locations across the country, which limits purchasing options and maintains interest in established properties. The recent construction pipeline is composed entirely of detached houses, maintaining the sparse residential layout of the community and attracting buyers looking for standalone properties. With a ratio of 343 people for every approval, the low density status of Moyne - East is clearly demonstrated. Due to population projections indicating static or decreasing numbers, Moyne - East is anticipated to experience lighter demand for housing, which should prove advantageous for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moyne - East
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Moyne - East, worth an estimated $1.42 billion. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.62 billion. 28 are already under construction and 39 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 31 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent examples include the Hexham Wind Farm, the Hycel Technology Hub, the Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms, and the Mortlake South Wind Farm, with the following list detailing the most relevant projects.
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Hexham Wind Farm
Proposed utility-scale wind farm in south-west Victoria being developed by Wind Prospect through Hexham Wind Farm Pty Ltd, with AGL working with Wind Prospect as potential long-term owner and operator. The project proposes up to 106 turbines with up to 600 MW capacity, maximum 260 m blade tip height, a new on-site terminal station, internal underground and overhead electrical infrastructure, access tracks, temporary construction infrastructure and provision for a battery energy storage facility. The Environment Effects Statement and Planning Permit Application have been submitted and exhibited, and the project is now progressing through the Inquiry and Advisory Committee process, with a Ministerial determination expected in Q3 2026.
Hycel Technology Hub
Australia's first dedicated hydrogen fuel cell research, testing, validation and training facility providing bespoke hydrogen infrastructure and equipment. The 2200m2 facility features fuel cell prototyping, assembly, testing and validating labs with specialist equipment including Greenlight Innovation G20 and G400 fuel cell test stations. The hub includes integrated high flow hydrogen systems, education and training facilities, and provision for industry co-location, designed as a carbon neutral building with integrated Indigenous design.
Mortlake Battery Project
Origin Energy's large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Mortlake Power Station features a capacity of 300MW and up to 650MWh. Currently in the construction phase, it will connect to the existing 500kV network. The battery will play a vital role in grid stability by charging during off-peak periods when renewable generation is high and discharging during peak demand. Commissioning is expected in late 2026. The project represents a $400 million investment and has received conditional funding from ARENA.
Mortlake South Wind Farm
ACCIONA Energa's 157.5 MW wind farm, consisting of 35 wind turbines and battery storage. It has been fully operational since July 2024 and can generate enough energy for up to 117,000 households.
Mortlake Turn-In (Western Renewables Link)
A project by AusNet to connect the existing 500 kV Tarrone-to-Haunted Gully transmission line to the Mortlake Terminal Station. This is critical infrastructure to unlock the renewable energy potential of western Victoria.
Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store
Proposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms
Construction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Mortlake Energy Hub
BrightNight's $700 million integrated hybrid renewable energy project, combining a 360 MW solar generation facility with a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System. It is set to become Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, capable of powering nearly 140,000 homes.
3,719 residents of Moyne - East are employed, from a labour force of 3,776. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 65.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,460, about 90% 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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The local labour market features a balanced combination of administrative and manual workers across a range of industries, alongside a low unemployment rate of 1.5%. There were 3,719 employed residents recorded in March 2026, which sits 2.2% below the Regional Vic. unemployment rate of 3.7%, while the participation rate is standard at 65.9% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data indicated a moderate 23.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
A strong specialization is evident in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs a proportion of the workforce 4.8 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 12.0% of employment compared to 16.8% across the region. Comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests local job opportunities remain limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the labour force shrank by 6.6% during the 12 months ending March 2026, alongside a 6.6% drop in employment, leaving the unemployment level steady. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment decrease by 0.1%, the overall labour force shrink by 0.3%, and unemployment decline by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context for future demand trends in Moyne - East. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will perform differently. Applying these industry weightings directly to the local profile suggests employment in Moyne - East could rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moyne - East is $1,513 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $769 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,633 a year against an average of $61,272. 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 statistics released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Moyne - East SA2 earn a median income of $49,633 and an average income of $61,272. These figures sit below national marks, comparing to a median of $50,954 and average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $54,408 for the median and $67,166 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, local incomes for individuals, families, and households rank modestly between the 36th and 42nd percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket includes 33.1% of the population (2,363 individuals), which aligns closely with the broader region where 30.3% fall into this band. Housing costs are relatively manageable with 90.6% of income retained, though disposable income is below average at the 44th percentile and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moyne - East had 2,544 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 47% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 13.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. 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 latest Census, the housing stock in Moyne - East is composed of 98.9% standalone houses and 1.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership stands at 47.1%, which is significantly higher than the regional average, with the remaining houses held under a mortgage (35.6%) or rented (17.4%). Median monthly mortgage costs are below the regional benchmark at $1,300, and the median weekly rent is $200, compared to Regional Vic. levels of $1,430 and $285.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Moyne - East are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moyne - East counted 2,544 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 72.4%, consisting of couples with children at 30.8%, couples without children at 30.9%, and single parent households at 9.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households representing 26.0% and group houses making up 1.6%. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly higher than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.0% of adults in Moyne - East hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 521 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 988 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 in the area lags behind, with university completion rates at 17.0% compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This gap highlights a need for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common high-level qualification at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 2.1%. Practical and vocational qualifications are common, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 28.6%. A high level of educational participation is observed, with 29.2% of the local population enrolled in study.
This includes 11.8% in primary schools, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Moyne - East means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An analysis of public transport shows 16 active stops operating in Moyne - East. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which provide a total of 22 passenger trips each week. Transport connectivity is low, with residents living an average of 1277 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the community to work; private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 88%, while 8% of residents walk. The average number of vehicles per household is 2.0, which is higher than the regional average.
Additionally, 23.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which was likely impacted by pandemic restrictions. Service frequency averages 3 daily trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 1 weekly trip per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.3% of residents in Moyne - East report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Health indicators for Moyne - East track close to national averages, with standard rates of chronic disease and mortality recorded across both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 50% of the population (~3,556 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 69.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Citizens aged 65 and over make up 19.2% of the local population (1,370 people), which is lower than the 23.9% recorded in Regional Vic.
Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the national benchmarks for the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moyne - East is largely Australian-born, at 92.5% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.0%) and English (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Moyne - East displays a low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.7% of the population, 92.5% born in Australia, and 97.6% of residents speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.9% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds in Moyne - East are Australian at 33.0%, English at 31.4%, and Irish at 13.1%. Some differences exist compared to regional figures, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 10.1% (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 1.7%), and Maori ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moyne - East is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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The median age in Moyne - East is 41 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional Vic. average of 43 years but older than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 show strong representation at 13.2% compared to Regional Vic., while seniors aged 75 - 84 are less common at 5.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 10.4% to 12.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 11.1% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 demographic has shrunk from 13.2% to 11.3%, and the 55 to 64 bracket has declined from 15.6% to 13.8%.
Projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041. The 85+ cohort is projected to see the most significant growth rate at -9%, reducing by -10 residents to a total of 105. Overall population declines are anticipated for the 85+ and 75 to 84 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moyne - East
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 9 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 — 133 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,018 at the 2021 Census → 7,141 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 May 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 (217041477). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.