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Moonbah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moonbah NSW is 564 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moonbah is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Moonbah is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Moonbah has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Moonbah has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moonbah is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonbah is $2,084.

There were 22 recorded offences in Moonbah in 2024-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (6 offences).

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Moonbah Population

564

residents (Census 2021)

Moonbah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,084/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moonbah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.2% (307) Female 45.8% (259)

Population Density

3.6

people per km²

564 people · 154.8 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,403

Family income/wk

Moonbah 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moonbah Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Moonbah, 55.6% are owned outright and 44.4% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

55.6%

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Owned with mortgage

44.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Hong Kong

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

Moonbah Religion

No religion

49.5%

Catholic

21.1%

Anglican

14.4%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Not stated

3.9%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.7%

Baptist

1.2%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moonbah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
Cantonese

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Moonbah Employment

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Employed full-time

45.5% 198 people

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Employed part-time

26.4% 115 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

27.1% 118 people

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

Moonbah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Certificate I/II

4.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Moonbah Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Managers

21.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Sales Workers

11.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Labourers

3.5%

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

Moonbah Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.8%

Engineering

19.4%

Architecture & Building

14.4%

Agriculture & Environment

9.7%

Education

9.3%

Society & Culture

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.9%

Health

5.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Information Technology

1.9%

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

Moonbah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moonbah Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moonbah Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 241

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Separated

3.7% 17

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Divorced

7.6% 35

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Widowed

2.8% 13

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Never married

33.5% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moonbah Ancestry

Australian

47.0%

English

44.1%

Scottish

16.8%

Irish

13.7%

German

4.1%

Dutch

2.8%

Italian

2.0%

Australian Aboriginal

1.4%

Chinese

1.4%

Maltese

1.2%

Polish

1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moonbah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

35.9%

Primary — Government

20.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.3%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Pre-school

4.9%

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

Moonbah Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4%

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No need for assistance

98.6%

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

Moonbah Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.6% 106

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Not a volunteer

76.4% 343

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moonbah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moonbah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Truck

3.7%

Other

1.1%

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

Moonbah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

42.3%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Moonbah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

39.9%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.6%

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

Moonbah Population Mobility

14.2%

moved in the last year

31.6%

moved in the last 5 years

0.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moonbah Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moonbah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Moonbah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moonbah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.0%

Couple — no children

26.8%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moonbah Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 15

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Never served

96.7% 434

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moonbah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 45

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Did not provide

89.8% 398

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moonbah Children Ever Born

No children

30.5%

1 child

7.4%

2 children

44.7%

3 children

13.2%

4 children

4.2%

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

Moonbah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Moonbah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

10.8%

Did not do domestic work

15.5%

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

Moonbah Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

36.5%

3 persons

7.7%

4 persons

21.0%

5 persons

11.6%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moonbah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

471

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

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

Moonbah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.6%

Step family — no other children

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moonbah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 22 total

Weapons

Theft

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Assault

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Moonbah Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,183/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.3%

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

If you earn X in Moonbah

Your weekly income

≈ $9,460/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,783/wk

Rent share 18.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Holgate

Income: $976/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $65/wk

North Casino

Income: $793/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk

Seaham

Income: $839/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $40/wk

Somersby

Income: $867/wk Rent: $380/wk Save: $20/wk

Newcastle East

Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Lochinvar

Income: $889/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $30/wk

Wallalong

Income: $922/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $25/wk

Abercrombie

Income: $1,029/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $7/wk

Moonbah vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Moonbah is $939 a week, 23% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 489th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 44, 1 year older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Moonbah	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$939/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,183/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$400/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,084/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	44	43	42
Rent share of household income	18.3%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Moonbah

The closest suburb to Moonbah is Crackenback, 8.1 km away.

Crackenback

8.1 km away · income $909/wk · rent $738/wk

Jindabyne

10.2 km away · income $933/wk · rent $400/wk

East Jindabyne

15.5 km away · income $1,056/wk · rent $497/wk

Compare Moonbah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonbah

What is the population of Moonbah NSW?

The population of Moonbah NSW is 564 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Moonbah is ranked #4,847 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moonbah?

The median personal income in Moonbah NSW is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $2,183 per week.Family income is $2,403 per week.Moonbah is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moonbah?

Median rent in Moonbah NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moonbah ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moonbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonbah NSW is $2,084. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moonbah?

The median age in Moonbah NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moonbah a good suburb to live in?

Moonbah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 564.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 12709. All dollar figures in AUD.