Mooneba NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mooneba NSW is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mooneba is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Mooneba is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Mooneba has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mooneba has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mooneba is $1,248.

There were 1 recorded offences in Mooneba in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Mooneba Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mooneba Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$703/wk
$36,556 per year
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,248/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mooneba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (36) Female 51.4% (38)

Population Density

7.7
people per km²
71 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Mooneba Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
20-24
40-44
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mooneba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Mooneba Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mooneba Religion

No Religion
39.7%
Catholic
21.9%
Anglican
15.1%
SB OSB NRA OSB
11.0%
Not stated
8.2%
Uniting Church
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mooneba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Mooneba Employment

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Employed full-time
26.1% 12 people
Employed part-time
17.4% 8 people
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Not in labour force
56.5% 26 people

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

Mooneba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.6%
Bachelor Degree
25.7%
Postgraduate Degree
8.6%

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

Mooneba Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
36.8%
Professionals
26.3%
Managers
21.1%
Sales Workers
15.8%

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

Mooneba Field of Study

Health
55.6%
Engineering
44.4%

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

Mooneba Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mooneba Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
53.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mooneba Marital Status

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Married
43.5% 27
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Separated
8.1% 5
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Divorced
11.3% 7
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Widowed
4.8% 3
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Never married
32.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mooneba Ancestry

English
50.5%
Australian
31.2%
Irish
7.5%
Scottish
6.5%
German
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mooneba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mooneba Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 4
No need for assistance
97.1% 136

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

Mooneba Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 15
Not a volunteer
72.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mooneba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mooneba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mooneba Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.8%
2 vehicles
57.7%
4+ vehicles
11.5%

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

Mooneba Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
54.5%
4 bedrooms
31.8%

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

Mooneba Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
27.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mooneba Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
124
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mooneba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Arthritis
6

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

Mooneba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
11.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.0%
$800-$999/wk
23.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mooneba Family Structure

Couple — no children
38.2%
Couple — children under 15
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.0%
One parent — children under 15
5.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mooneba Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 6
Did not provide
87.2% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mooneba Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Mooneba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.6%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
27.1%
30+ hours
16.9%
Did not do domestic work
13.6%

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

Mooneba Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
55.6%
3 persons
11.1%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mooneba Where Residents Moved From

Same address
62
Moved from NSW
4

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

Mooneba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mooneba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

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

Mooneba Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Mooneba

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $941/wk
Rent share 27.1%

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Mooneba vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mooneba

What is the population of Mooneba NSW?

The population of Mooneba NSW is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Mooneba?

The median personal income in Mooneba NSW is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.

How much is rent in Mooneba?

Median rent in Mooneba NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Mooneba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mooneba NSW is $1,248. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mooneba?

The median age in Mooneba NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mooneba a good suburb to live in?

Mooneba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 71.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 12712. All dollar figures in AUD.