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Moonan Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moonan Flat, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moonan Flat NSW is 131 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moonan Flat is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Moonan Flat is $180 per week ($780 per month). Moonan Flat has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Moonan Flat has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonan Flat is $2,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Moonan Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (1 offences).

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Moonan Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moonan Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$537/wk

$27,924 per year

#7859 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Moonan Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (71) Female 47.8% (65)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

131 people · 152.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Moonan Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moonan Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 10 dwellings

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

Moonan Flat Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moonan Flat Religion

Anglican

38.3%

Catholic

28.3%

No Religion

22.5%

Not stated

6.7%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moonan Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Moonan Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 29 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 21 people

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Not in labour force

37.5% 30 people

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

Moonan Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.2%

Postgraduate Degree

8.5%

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

Moonan Flat Occupation

Managers

22.9%

Professionals

18.8%

Labourers

18.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

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

Moonan Flat Field of Study

Engineering

27.9%

Health

23.3%

Architecture & Building

18.6%

Management & Commerce

18.6%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

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

Moonan Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moonan Flat Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$650-$799/wk

21.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moonan Flat Marital Status

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Married

71.3% 72

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Divorced

9.9% 10

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Never married

18.8% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moonan Flat Ancestry

Australian

32.8%

English

29.9%

Irish

19.4%

Scottish

12.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Filipino

2.0%

German

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moonan Flat School & University Attendance

Pre-school

28.6%

Primary — Catholic

21.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.9%

Primary — Government

10.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

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

Moonan Flat Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 6

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No need for assistance

97.6% 239

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

Moonan Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.1% 26

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Not a volunteer

72.9% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moonan Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moonan Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Car (passenger)

7.8%

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

Moonan Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Moonan Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.2%

3 bedrooms

59.2%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

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

Moonan Flat Population Mobility

7.9%

moved in the last year

26.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moonan Flat Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

244

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moonan Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Moonan Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

14.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moonan Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

49.2%

Couple — no children

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moonan Flat Military Service

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Previously served

9.2% 9

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Never served

90.8% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moonan Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 13

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Did not provide

86.6% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moonan Flat Children Ever Born

No children

36.4%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

36.4%

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

Moonan Flat When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Moonan Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

10.9%

5–14 hours

31.5%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

19.6%

Did not do domestic work

18.5%

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

Moonan Flat Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

39.7%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

22.4%

5 persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moonan Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

116

Moved from NSW

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

Moonan Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moonan Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Moonan Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Moonan Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,278/wk

Rent share 12.3%

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Moonan Flat vs State & National Average

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Pop: 66 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 66 Income: $450/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 66 Income: $756/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Pop: 66 Income: $479/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 66 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 66 Income: $374/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonan Flat

What is the population of Moonan Flat NSW?

The population of Moonan Flat NSW is 131 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Moonan Flat is ranked #8,142 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moonan Flat?

The median personal income in Moonan Flat NSW is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Moonan Flat is ranked #7,859 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moonan Flat?

Median rent in Moonan Flat NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moonan Flat ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moonan Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonan Flat NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moonan Flat?

The median age in Moonan Flat NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moonan Flat a good suburb to live in?

Moonan Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 131.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 12708. All dollar figures in AUD.