Moyne - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 7,578 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 560 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,018 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,153 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2.3 persons per square kilometer. Moyne - East's growth of 8.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.4%), indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 38.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as overseas and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA 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 shrink by 1,818 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 averaged approximately 28 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 141 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded to date. On average, 2.5 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $355,000.

This financial year has seen $9.9 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of Vic., Moyne - East has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 48th percentile nationally, suggesting more limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing properties. Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count of 343 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures in Moyne - East, benefiting potential buyers.

Moyne - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Hexham Wind Farm, Hycel Technology Hub, Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms, and Mortlake South Wind Farm. The following list details those 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 June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.3%.

The area has 3,881 residents employed, with an unemployment rate 2.5% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Moyne East is higher at 64.9%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Agriculture, forestry & fishing shows a notable concentration with employment levels at 4.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 12.0% compared to the regional average of 16.8%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Moyne East's labour force decreased by 1.8%, while employment declined by 1.7%, resulting in a fall of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Vic. saw employment contract by 0.9%, labour force fall by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Moyne East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Moyne - East had a median income among taxpayers of $48,073 and an average level of $57,556. This is lower than national averages, which were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively for Rest of Vic. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,919, with average income at $64,555. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Moyne - East rank modestly, between the 37th and 42nd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 33.1% of locals (2,508 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income category, similar to broader regional trends at 30.3%. Housing costs are manageable with 90.6% retained, but disposable income is below average at the 44th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Moyne - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 87.6% houses and 12.3% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Moyne - East was 47.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.6%) or rented (17.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,300, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,430 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $200, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $283 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 17.0%, significantly below the Victorian average of 33.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (2.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 28.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.8%), secondary education (8.9%), and tertiary education (2.3%). Seven schools operate within Moyne - East, educating approximately 521 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 988) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes six primary schools and one K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 6.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.7, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Moyne - East has 16 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along 12 different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 37 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is limited, with residents living an average of 1277 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 5 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips 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 are close to national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Approximately 48% (~3,660 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma (affecting 8.3% of residents) and arthritis (affecting 8.1%). A total of 69.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across Rest of Vic. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,387 people), which is lower than the 21.5% in Rest of Vic.. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 89.7% of its population being Australian citizens and 92.5% born in Australia. Additionally, 97.6% spoke English only at home. The predominant religion in Moyne-East was Christianity, which accounted for 53.9% of the population, compared to 52.0% across the rest of Victoria.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (33.0%), English (31.4%), and Irish (13.1%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented in Moyne-East at 10.1%, compared to 9.6% regionally, while Dutch ancestry was at 1.6%, slightly higher than the regional average of 1.5%. Maori ancestry was also marginally higher at 0.4%, compared to 0.3% regionally.

Moyne - East hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Moyne-East's median age is 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of Vic average of 43 but exceeds the national average of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 13.2% of Moyne-East's population compared to the Rest of Vic., while the 75-84 cohort makes up 5.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.4% to 12.3%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 11.1% to 12.4%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 11.4%, and the 55 to 64 group has fallen from 15.6% to 14.3%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Moyne-East's age profile by 2041, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by approximately -23%, adding around -29 residents to reach a total of approximately 100. Conversely, population declines are projected for both the 85+ and 75-84 cohorts.