Suburbs Moonlight Flat (Central Goldfields - Vic.)

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Moonlight Flat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moonlight Flat VIC is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moonlight Flat is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Moonlight Flat is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Moonlight Flat has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Moonlight Flat has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moonlight Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonlight Flat is $1,542.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moonlight Flat in 2024-24, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

Moonlight Flat Map

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📍 Moonlight Flat, Victoria — 37.0455°S, 143.6515°E

Crime: Low Med High

Moonlight Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moonlight Flat Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$483/wk
$25,116 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,542/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Moonlight Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.0% (49) Female 43.0% (37)

Population Density

6.0
people per km²
85 people · 14.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
Family income/wk

Moonlight Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moonlight Flat Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
58.3% 21 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
41.7% 15 dwellings

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

Moonlight Flat Country of Birth

Australia
90.7%
England
9.3%

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

Moonlight Flat Religion

No Religion
49.4%
Anglican
20.3%
Catholic
17.7%
Not stated
12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moonlight Flat Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.2%

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

Moonlight Flat Employment

💼
Employed full-time
30.8% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.0% 13 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.2% 32 people

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

Moonlight Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Bachelor Degree
10.8%
Certificate I/II
8.1%

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

Moonlight Flat Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%

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

Moonlight Flat Field of Study

Education
28.6%
Health
23.8%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
14.3%

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

Moonlight Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moonlight Flat Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
29.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moonlight Flat Marital Status

💍
Married
51.4% 36
↔️
Separated
5.7% 4
📋
Divorced
10.0% 7
👤
Never married
32.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moonlight Flat Ancestry

English
35.1%
Australian
27.2%
Scottish
13.2%
German
7.0%
Irish
6.1%
Dutch
5.3%
Italian
3.5%
Welsh
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moonlight Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Moonlight Flat Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 146

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

Moonlight Flat Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
33.3% 21
—
Not a volunteer
66.7% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moonlight Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moonlight Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
88.5%
Did not go to work
11.5%

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

Moonlight Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
12.5%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Moonlight Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.1%
3 bedrooms
39.4%
4 bedrooms
42.4%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Moonlight Flat Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
32.4%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moonlight Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
142
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moonlight Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
10
Asthma
8
Diabetes
7
Lung condition
7
Heart disease
5

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

Moonlight Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.9%
$650-$799/wk
19.4%
$800-$999/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moonlight Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.4%
Couple — children under 15
38.9%
One parent — children under 15
9.3%
Couple — no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moonlight Flat Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.5% 5
👤
Never served
92.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moonlight Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.5% 5
—
Did not provide
92.5% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moonlight Flat Children Ever Born

No children
40.0%
2 children
44.0%
3 children
16.0%

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

Moonlight Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
5

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

Moonlight Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.3%
5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
7.8%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

Moonlight Flat Household Size

1 person
47.2%
2 persons
22.2%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moonlight Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moonlight Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 2 total

Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Moonlight Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

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

If you earn X in Moonlight Flat

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $620/wk
Rent share 31.1%

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Moonlight Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Blakeville
Pop: 43 Income: $822/wk Rent: $250/wk
Carranballac
Pop: 43 Income: $762/wk Rent: $120/wk
Cornella
Pop: 43 Income: $417/wk
Eurack
Pop: 43 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk
Gelliondale
Pop: 43 Income: $459/wk Rent: $300/wk
Ledcourt
Pop: 43 Income: $612/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonlight Flat

What is the population of Moonlight Flat VIC?

The population of Moonlight Flat VIC is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Moonlight Flat?

The median personal income in Moonlight Flat VIC is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.

How much is rent in Moonlight Flat?

Median rent in Moonlight Flat VIC is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Moonlight Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonlight Flat VIC is $1,542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moonlight Flat?

The median age in Moonlight Flat VIC is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moonlight Flat a good suburb to live in?

Moonlight Flat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 85.The median income is $483/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% 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: 21743. All dollar figures in AUD.