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Moyne - East has an estimated 7,143 residents, up from 7,018 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 82% of areas nationally. 139 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Moyne - East accommodates roughly 7,143 residents as of Aug 2026, marking an addition of 125 people (1.8%) compared to the 7,018 individuals counted in the 2021 Census. This calculation is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 7,136 recorded in June 2025 alongside 139 validated new addresses confirmed post-Census. With a resulting population density of 2.2 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers exceptionally spacious living. The area's 1.8% expansion since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (0.5%), positioning it at the forefront of local growth, with natural increase serving as the primary demographic driver by accounting for roughly 55.1% of recent net gains.
Projections published in 2024 (anchored to a 2022 baseline) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia have been adopted by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented by the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA dataset via weighted aggregation where direct local figures are absent. These aggregations also establish age-specific growth trajectories applied between 2032 and 2041 across all regions. Over this forward-looking timeframe, the methodology forecasts demographic contraction, projecting that the community will reduce by 1,934 persons by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
127 new dwellings have been approved in Moyne - East over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Moyne - East have maintained a steady pace of approximately 25 dwellings annually, totaling 127 permits across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Market stability has been reinforced by an influx of 2 new residents per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), shifting recently to 0.1 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to maintain balanced supply dynamics. Typical residential construction projects register an estimated value of $508,000, surpassing regional standards and highlighting a focus on premium builds, while commercial approvals reaching $9.9 million this financial year demonstrate steady non-residential development.
Per-capita building activity in Moyne - East tracks at roughly 59% of the level observed across Rest of Vic., placing the locality in the 45th percentile across the country and restricting overall new inventory, which bolsters buyer appetite for established homes. Detached single-family builds represent the entirety of recent residential activity, maintaining the neighbourhood's low-density profile and attracting buyers in search of spacious living. An estimated ratio of 331 people per approved dwelling underscores the peaceful, low-volume development climate. Given projections of a steady or decreasing demographic base, Moyne - East is poised to encounter diminished housing demand, generating advantageous buying conditions.
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 capital investments, major projects, and strategic planning exert substantial influence over regional economic and community momentum. In total 31 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch with expected local relevance, highlighted by major initiatives including Hexham Wind Farm, Hycel Technology Hub, Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms, and Mortlake South Wind Farm, with key undertakings outlined below.
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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 65.5%. 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 6,462, 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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Moyne - East features a well-distributed labour market comprising both professional and trade vocations across various industries, supported by a minimal unemployment rate of 1.5%. Employed residents numbered 3,719 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sat 2.2% under the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, accompanied by solid workforce participation at 65.5% versus 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census returns, working from home engaged 23.2% of the local workforce, a figure potentially influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, alongside health care & social assistance and construction.
The community exhibits a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local participation reaches 4.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 12.0% of local jobs, below the 16.8% recorded for Regional Vic., and Census workplace tallies relative to the resident pool reflect a modest local employment base. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the twelve months leading to March 2026, the available workforce contracted by 6.6% in tandem with a 6.6% reduction in total employment, maintaining stable jobless figures. Across Regional Vic., total employment eased by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment lowered by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking insight into local labour demand is provided by national projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models, aligned with the local industry distribution, anticipate nationwide employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary widely. Extrapolating these industry weights suggests local employment could lift by 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting excludes localized 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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Aggregated ATO figures for financial year 2023 at the postcode level indicate a median taxpayer income of $49,633 and a mean of $61,272 across the Moyne - East SA2, trailing nationwide benchmarks and comparing to Regional Vic. medians of $50,954 and averages of $62,728. Incorporating 9.62% growth in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled benchmarks reach roughly $54,408 (median) and $67,166 (average) by March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings place modestly between the 36th and 42nd percentiles. The primary earning bracket spans $1,500 - 2,999 per week, capturing 33.1% of the populace (2,364 residents), mirroring the regional rate of 30.3%.
Residents retain 90.6% of earnings after shelter costs, though disposable income registers at the 44th percentile and the SEIFA income score aligns with 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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Census findings show that standalone houses constitute 98.9% of local dwellings in Moyne - East, with apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats making up 1.1%, compared against 90.1% houses and 9.9% other structures throughout Regional Vic.. Outright homeownership stands at a high 47.1%, outstripping regional patterns, while 35.6% of residences are under a mortgage and 17.4% are tenanted. Typical housing costs include a median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 and a median weekly rent of $200, tracking well beneath regional averages ($1,430 and $285) as well as Australian figures ($1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents).
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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 72.4%, consisting of two-parent families with offspring (30.8%), couples without children (30.9%), and single parent households (9.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.6%, dominated by single-person dwellings at 26.0% and shared group households at 1.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, exceeding the Regional Vic. benchmark 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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Tertiary attainment levels present an area for community development, with higher education degrees held by 17.0% of the population, well below the 33.4% Victorian norm. Bachelor awards represent the largest share at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 2.1%. Practical trade qualifications are widespread, with 40.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the region, with 29.2% of residents undertaking education. This cohort comprises 11.8% in primary schooling, 8.9% in secondary institutions, and 2.3% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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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Public transit infrastructure in Moyne - East comprises 16 active transport stops across 5 routes, delivering a collective 24 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains constrained, with the average distance to the nearest stop measuring 1277 meters. Reflecting the area's residential commuter profile, 88% of travel occurs by private vehicle, 8% via walking, and household vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, outpacing the wider region. Additionally, working from home was recorded by 23.2% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era settings. Service schedules provide an average of 3 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual 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 in Moyne - East correspond closely with national standards in terms of mortality and chronic illness rates, reflecting typical incidence levels across all age groups. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is somewhat modest, held by roughly 50% of residents (~3,557 people) compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the district, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of the population respectively, while 69.3% of residents report no chronic health conditions, outperforming the Regional Vic. share of 63.4%. Working-age health outcomes remain standard, and while individuals aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the community (1,425 people)—below the 24.0% regional proportion—senior health metrics rank exceptionally well against nationwide figures.
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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Moyne - East, where 89.7% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 92.5% were born domestically, and 97.6% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 53.9% of the local population in comparison to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral origins based on parental birthplace, the primary backgrounds reported are Australian (33.0%), English (31.4%), and Irish (13.1%). Notable variations are evident across other cultural heritages, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 10.1% (compared to 8.8% regionally), alongside Dutch heritage at 1.6% (versus 1.7%) and Maori lineage at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moyne - East is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 23.1% 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 demographic age distribution in Moyne - East aligns closely with Regional Vic., showing a maximum variation of 4.0 percentage points across the four primary age categories. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 41, decreasing from 42 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years younger than the 43 years recorded regionally during the Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 bracket, falling from 28.8% to 25.5%. Future forecasts to 2041 anticipate no significant growth across any major age bracket, with projections pointing to contractions in both mature cohorts (45 - 64) and younger segments including children and young adults.
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 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 — 139 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,018 at the 2021 Census → 7,143 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 (217041477). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.