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Moonambel VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moonambel, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moonambel VIC is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moonambel is $469 per week ($24,388 per year). Median rent in Moonambel is $150 per week ($650 per month). Moonambel has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Moonambel has a population density of 2.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonambel is $953.

There were 5 recorded offences in Moonambel in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Moonambel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moonambel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$469/wk

$24,388 per year

#8517 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$953/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moonambel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (98) Female 47.0% (87)

Population Density

2.9

people per km²

185 people · 63.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,037

Family income/wk

Moonambel Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moonambel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.8% 48 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.2% 25 dwellings

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

Moonambel Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moonambel Religion

No Religion

43.7%

Anglican

17.8%

Uniting Church

11.5%

Not stated

9.8%

Catholic

8.6%

Pentecostal

3.4%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moonambel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

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

Moonambel Employment

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Employed full-time

21.6% 35 people

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Employed part-time

17.3% 28 people

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Not in labour force

61.1% 99 people

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

Moonambel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.5%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Postgraduate Degree

10.9%

Certificate I/II

5.5%

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

Moonambel Occupation

Managers

51.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.8%

Labourers

12.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

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

Moonambel Field of Study

Health

21.1%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.5%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

7.9%

Engineering

7.9%

Creative Arts

7.9%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

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

Moonambel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moonambel Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

14.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

17.6%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moonambel Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 91

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Separated

2.4% 4

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Divorced

15.3% 26

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Widowed

5.9% 10

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Never married

22.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moonambel Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

29.4%

Scottish

15.2%

Irish

6.9%

Other

4.3%

Welsh

2.6%

German

1.7%

Italian

1.7%

Maltese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moonambel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Catholic

16.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.7%

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

Moonambel Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.0% 34

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No need for assistance

90.0% 305

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

Moonambel Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.1% 40

—

Not a volunteer

75.9% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moonambel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

20.0%

$800-$999/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moonambel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.7%

Did not go to work

8.3%

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

Moonambel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.3%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

18.7%

4+ vehicles

17.3%

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

Moonambel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

21.1%

3 bedrooms

52.6%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

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

Moonambel Population Mobility

13.1%

moved in the last year

25.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

39.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moonambel Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

352

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moonambel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Moonambel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.6%

$1-$149/wk

10.9%

$150-$299/wk

14.5%

$300-$399/wk

10.0%

$400-$499/wk

13.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.2%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moonambel Family Structure

Couple — no children

64.1%

Couple — children under 15

17.2%

Couple — no children under 15

7.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moonambel Military Service

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Previously served

8.1% 13

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Never served

91.9% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moonambel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 21

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Did not provide

86.5% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moonambel Children Ever Born

No children

31.4%

1 child

5.7%

2 children

45.7%

3 children

12.9%

4 children

4.3%

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

Moonambel When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Moonambel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

20.0%

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

Moonambel Household Size

1 person

25.4%

2 persons

59.2%

3 persons

4.2%

4 persons

5.6%

5 persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moonambel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

153

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moonambel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moonambel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Theft

Weapons

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Moonambel Schools

schools nearby

government

888

avg ICSEA score

total students

Moonambel Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 11 students

888

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Moonambel Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $955/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Moonambel

Your weekly income

≈ $4,138/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $805/wk

Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $10/wk

Moonambel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Boho South

Pop: 93 Income: $596/wk Rent: $175/wk

Ascot (Ballarat - Vic.)

Pop: 93 Income: $733/wk Rent: $240/wk

Bengworden

Pop: 93 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bungalally

Pop: 93 Income: $810/wk Rent: $200/wk

Fairy Dell (Campaspe - Vic.)

Pop: 93 Income: $669/wk Rent: $265/wk

Horfield

Pop: 93 Income: $519/wk Rent: $183/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonambel

What is the population of Moonambel VIC?

The population of Moonambel VIC is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.9 people per km².Moonambel is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moonambel?

The median personal income in Moonambel VIC is $469 per week, or $24,388 per year.The median household income is $955 per week.Family income is $1,037 per week.Moonambel is ranked #8,517 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moonambel?

Median rent in Moonambel VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moonambel ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moonambel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonambel VIC is $953. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moonambel?

The median age in Moonambel VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moonambel a good suburb to live in?

Moonambel is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 185.The median income is $469/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 21740. All dollar figures in AUD.