South Australia · Suburb Profile

East Moonta SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for East Moonta, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of East Moonta SA is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Moonta is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in East Moonta is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). East Moonta has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. East Moonta has a population density of 19.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Moonta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Moonta is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in East Moonta in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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East Moonta Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Moonta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$519/wk

$26,988 per year

#8017 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

East Moonta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (68) Female 50.4% (69)

Population Density

19.2

people per km²

130 people · 6.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,149

Family income/wk

East Moonta Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Moonta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.9% 28 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.1% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Moonta Country of Birth

Australia

89.3%

England

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

East Moonta Religion

No Religion

57.8%

Anglican

15.6%

Uniting Church

14.8%

Catholic

3.1%

Not stated

3.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Eastern Orthodox

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Moonta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

East Moonta Employment

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Employed full-time

22.5% 23 people

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Employed part-time

20.6% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

52.9% 54 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

East Moonta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

East Moonta Occupation

Managers

23.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.2%

Labourers

19.2%

Sales Workers

15.4%

Professionals

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

East Moonta Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.7%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Engineering

17.1%

Health

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

11.4%

Education

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

East Moonta Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Moonta Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.1%

$800-$999/wk

21.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Moonta Marital Status

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Married

59.2% 61

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Separated

3.9% 4

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Divorced

13.6% 14

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Widowed

3.9% 4

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Never married

19.4% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Moonta Ancestry

English

41.4%

Australian

33.8%

German

8.3%

Scottish

7.0%

Irish

5.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Moonta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

47.1%

Pre-school

17.6%

Primary — Catholic

17.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

East Moonta Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.9% 24

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No need for assistance

90.1% 219

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

East Moonta Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.8% 11

—

Not a volunteer

89.2% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Moonta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

16.7%

$450-$599/mo

22.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Moonta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.8%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

East Moonta Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

29.0%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

East Moonta Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

46.4%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

6+ bedrooms

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

East Moonta Population Mobility

3.4%

moved in the last year

23.7%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Moonta Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

247

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Moonta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

East Moonta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

19.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

17.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Moonta Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.9%

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Moonta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.5% 18

—

Did not provide

82.5% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Moonta Children Ever Born

No children

9.8%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

61.0%

3 children

12.2%

4 children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

East Moonta When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

East Moonta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

26.4%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

17.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

East Moonta Household Size

1 person

17.3%

2 persons

59.6%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Moonta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Moonta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

East Moonta Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,024/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in East Moonta

Your weekly income

≈ $4,437/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $774/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $506/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

East Moonta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Keppoch

Pop: 65 Income: $1,015/wk Rent: $120/wk

Marree

Pop: 65 Income: $514/wk Rent: $80/wk

Ninnes

Pop: 65 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk

Pompoota

Pop: 65 Income: $462/wk Rent: $180/wk

Solomon

Pop: 65 Income: $850/wk Rent: $150/wk

Willamulka

Pop: 65 Income: $885/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Moonta

What is the population of East Moonta SA?

The population of East Moonta SA is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.2 people per km².East Moonta is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Moonta?

The median personal income in East Moonta SA is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $1,024 per week.Family income is $1,149 per week.East Moonta is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Moonta?

Median rent in East Moonta SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.East Moonta ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Moonta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Moonta SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Moonta?

The median age in East Moonta SA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Moonta a good suburb to live in?

East Moonta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 130.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40383. All dollar figures in AUD.