South Australia · Suburb Profile

Moculta SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moculta SA is 228 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moculta is $716 per week ($37,232 per year). Median rent in Moculta is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Moculta has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Moculta has a population density of 5.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moculta is $1,320.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moculta in 2024-25, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Moculta Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moculta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$716/wk

$37,232 per year

#5172 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,320/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moculta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (113) Female 50.9% (117)

Population Density

5.1

people per km²

228 people · 45.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Moculta Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moculta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.0% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.0% 33 dwellings

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

Moculta Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moculta Religion

No Religion

40.1%

Lutheran

37.3%

Not stated

7.8%

Catholic

5.5%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Anglican

2.8%

Uniting Church

1.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moculta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Moculta Employment

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Employed full-time

42.4% 75 people

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Employed part-time

22.6% 40 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 59 people

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

Moculta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

71.2%

Bachelor Degree

23.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.1%

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

Moculta Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.5%

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

18.2%

Labourers

13.6%

Community & Personal Service

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

6.8%

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

Moculta Field of Study

Engineering

23.1%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Architecture & Building

12.3%

Society & Culture

12.3%

Creative Arts

10.8%

Education

7.7%

Health

7.7%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

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

Moculta Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moculta Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moculta Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 112

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Separated

4.5% 9

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Divorced

6.9% 14

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Widowed

4.5% 9

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Never married

28.7% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moculta Ancestry

Australian

31.6%

German

30.5%

English

22.2%

Scottish

5.8%

Irish

5.5%

Other

2.2%

Italian

1.1%

Polish

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moculta School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

42.4%

Primary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

15.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.1%

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

Moculta Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.2% 9

✅

No need for assistance

97.8% 395

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

Moculta Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.8% 64

—

Not a volunteer

64.2% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moculta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moculta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Did not go to work

7.5%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

4.7%

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

Moculta Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Moculta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

9.4%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.9%

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

Moculta Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

18.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moculta Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

415

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moculta Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Stroke

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Moculta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

6.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moculta Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.3%

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.1%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moculta Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 3

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Never served

98.3% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moculta Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.1% 33

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Did not provide

81.9% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moculta Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

44.6%

3 children

27.7%

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

Moculta When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Moculta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

26.1%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

18.9%

30+ hours

3.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.2%

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

Moculta Household Size

1 person

21.7%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

18.1%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moculta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

195

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Moculta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moculta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

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

Moculta Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,520/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

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

If you earn X in Moculta

Your weekly income

≈ $6,587/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,260/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Moculta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Altona (SA)

Pop: 114 Income: $811/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Bryan

Pop: 114 Income: $482/wk Rent: $175/wk

Leasingham

Pop: 114 Income: $697/wk Rent: $295/wk

Burrungule

Pop: 115 Income: $841/wk Rent: $210/wk

Bungama

Pop: 116 Income: $656/wk Rent: $300/wk

Macgillivray

Pop: 117 Income: $639/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moculta

What is the population of Moculta SA?

The population of Moculta SA is 228 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.1 people per km².Moculta is ranked #6,638 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moculta?

The median personal income in Moculta SA is $716 per week, or $37,232 per year.The median household income is $1,520 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Moculta is ranked #5,172 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moculta?

Median rent in Moculta SA is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moculta ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moculta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moculta SA is $1,320. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moculta?

The median age in Moculta SA is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moculta a good suburb to live in?

Moculta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 228.The median income is $716/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 40897. All dollar figures in AUD.