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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 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moonlight Flat is $816 per week ($42,432 per year). Median rent in Moonlight Flat is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Moonlight Flat has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Moonlight Flat has a population density of 26.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moonlight Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonlight Flat is $1,382.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moonlight Flat in 2024-24, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Moonlight Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moonlight Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$816/wk

$42,432 per year

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Median Rent

$650/wk

$2,817 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,382/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Moonlight Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (39) Female 50.6% (40)

Population Density

26.4

people per km²

81 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Moonlight Flat Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

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

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Owned outright

41.9% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.1% 18 dwellings

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

Moonlight Flat Country of Birth

Australia

85.7%

England

14.3%

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

Moonlight Flat Religion

No Religion

61.4%

Catholic

11.4%

Not stated

10.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.1%

Anglican

5.7%

SB OSB NRA OSB

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moonlight Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

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

Moonlight Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

17.7% 11 people

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Employed part-time

53.2% 33 people

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Not in labour force

29.0% 18 people

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

Moonlight Flat Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Postgraduate Degree

21.7%

Certificate III/IV

19.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.9%

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

Moonlight Flat Occupation

Professionals

45.5%

Managers

30.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Sales Workers

9.1%

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

Moonlight Flat Field of Study

Engineering

31.0%

Society & Culture

24.1%

Health

20.7%

Information Technology

13.8%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

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

$800-$999/wk

15.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

36.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moonlight Flat Marital Status

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Married

51.5% 35

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Divorced

11.8% 8

👤

Never married

36.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moonlight Flat Ancestry

English

31.7%

Australian

26.0%

Irish

17.1%

Scottish

16.3%

Chinese

3.3%

Other

3.3%

German

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moonlight Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Moonlight Flat Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 162

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

Moonlight Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.0% 21

—

Not a volunteer

70.0% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moonlight Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moonlight Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Did not go to work

29.2%

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

Moonlight Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

7.9%

2 vehicles

55.3%

3 vehicles

15.8%

4+ vehicles

21.1%

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

Moonlight Flat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

53.8%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

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

Moonlight Flat Population Mobility

4.1%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

66.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moonlight Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

148

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moonlight Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Lung condition

Mental health

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

Moonlight Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,500+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moonlight Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.5%

Couple — children under 15

41.5%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moonlight Flat Military Service

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Previously served

6.3% 4

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Never served

93.8% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moonlight Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 10

—

Did not provide

85.5% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moonlight Flat Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

57.1%

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

Moonlight Flat When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2017

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

Moonlight Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.3%

5–14 hours

37.5%

15–29 hours

21.9%

30+ hours

15.6%

Did not do domestic work

4.7%

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

Moonlight Flat Household Size

1 person

21.9%

2 persons

43.8%

3 persons

9.4%

4 persons

25.0%

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

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

2023

2024

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

Moonlight Flat Schools

schools nearby

government

1081

avg ICSEA score

574

total students

Chewton Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 54 students

1119

ICSEA

Castlemaine North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 278 students

1117

ICSEA

Castlemaine Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 178 students

1054

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 64 students

1033

ICSEA

Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior Campus Government

Secondary

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

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Moonlight Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

40%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $650/wk

Rent-to-Income 40.0%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Moonlight Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $650/wk

Left after rent $975/wk

Rent share 40.0%

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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 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Moonlight Flat?

The median personal income in Moonlight Flat VIC is $816 per week, or $42,432 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Moonlight Flat?

Median rent in Moonlight Flat VIC is $650 per week ($2,817 per month).Rent represents 40.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Moonlight Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moonlight Flat VIC is $1,382. 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 51 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 81.The median income is $816/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (40.0% 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: 21744. All dollar figures in AUD.