Moora, WA: suburb profile

The population of Moora WA is 1,755 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moora is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Moora is $230 per week ($997 per month). Moora has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Moora has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moora is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moora is $1,016.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Moora Population

1,755 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moora Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$743/wk

$38,636 per year

Ranked 4,671 of 14,663

Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

Ranked 6,811 of 14,663

Median Age

42years

4 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,016/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Moora Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (870) Female 50.4% (885)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

1,755 people · 361.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,823

Family income/wk

Moora 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 and Locality (SAL)

Moora Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Moora, 54.6% are owned outright and 45.4% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

54.6%

Owned with mortgage

45.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Moora Religion

No religion

39.4%

Catholic

20.7%

Anglican

14.8%

Not stated

13.9%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Baptist

2.2%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Other religions

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Moora Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Afrikaans
Australian Indigenous languages
Indonesian
Tagalog
Italian
Malayalam

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

Moora Employment

Employed full-time

40.6% 484 people

Employed part-time

18.9% 225 people

Unemployed

3.9% 47 people

Not in labour force

36.5% 435 people

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

Moora Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.9%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.6%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

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

Moora Occupation

Professionals

20.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Managers

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.3%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Sales Workers

4.8%

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

Moora Field of Study

Engineering

25.5%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Education

14.9%

Society & Culture

12.5%

Health

8.8%

Agriculture & Environment

8.2%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Moora Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moora Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Moora Marital Status

Married

43.1% 608

Separated

3.5% 49

Divorced

8.1% 114

Widowed

6.3% 89

Never married

39.1% 551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Moora Ancestry

Australian

40.0%

English

38.2%

Australian Aboriginal

14.0%

Scottish

8.4%

Irish

7.2%

Dutch

2.8%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.7%

Maori

1.3%

Filipino

1.0%

New Zealander

0.9%

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

Moora School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

41.2%

Primary — Catholic

25.8%

Primary — Government

13.7%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Pre-school

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

1.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.3%

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

Moora Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.4%

No need for assistance

93.6%

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

Moora Volunteering

Volunteer

25.8% 313

Not a volunteer

74.2% 901

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Moora Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.2%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

7.7%

$600-$799/mo

14.8%

$800-$999/mo

13.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moora How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.3%

Did not go to work

8.3%

Walked only

5.9%

Car (passenger)

5.5%

Truck

1.8%

Other

1.4%

Bicycle

1.1%

Bus

0.7%

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

Moora Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

38.0%

2 vehicles

32.7%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Moora Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

29.1%

5 bedrooms

4.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Moora Population Mobility

11.9%

moved in the last year

36.5%

moved in the last 5 years

6.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Moora Indigenous Population

17.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Moora Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

156

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Moora Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Moora Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.0%

Couple — no children

32.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.0%

Couple — no children under 15

10.1%

One parent — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Moora Military Service

Previously served

3.6% 44

Never served

96.4% 1,180

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Moora Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 135

Did not provide

88.9% 1,079

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moora Children Ever Born

No children

24.4%

1 child

14.5%

2 children

31.4%

3 children

18.6%

4 children

9.2%

5+ children

1.8%

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

Moora When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2019

2020

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

Moora Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

11.0%

30+ hours

9.1%

Did not do domestic work

30.1%

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

Moora Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

36.1%

3 persons

11.4%

4 persons

12.8%

5 persons

5.1%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Moora Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,333

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Moora Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.8%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Intact family — other children present

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Moora Schools

schools nearby

government

905

avg ICSEA score

462

total students

Moora Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 124 students

927

ICSEA

Central Midlands Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 196 students

904

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 142 students

883

ICSEA

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

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Moora Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,371/wk

Median rent $230/wk

Rent to income 16.8%

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

Median rent in Moora against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,941 a month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,141/wk

Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Merredin

Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk $10/wk less rent

Beachlands

Income: $735/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent

Kojonup

Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent

Geraldton

Income: $645/wk Rent: $220/wk $10/wk less rent

Mount Barker (WA)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk $5/wk less rent

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk $50/wk less rent

Wagin

Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $35/wk less rent

Katanning

Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent

Moora vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Moora is $743 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 445th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $90 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Moora	Typical WA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$743/wk	$806/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,371/wk	$1,722/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$230/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,016/mo	$1,759/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	42	41	42
Rent share of household income	16.8%	18.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Moora

The closest suburb to Moora is Coomberdale, 17.5 km away.

Coomberdale

17.5 km away · income $971/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moora

What is the population of Moora WA?

The population of Moora WA is 1,755 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Moora is ranked #3,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moora?

The median personal income in Moora WA is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,371 per week.Family income is $1,823 per week.Moora is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moora?

Median rent in Moora WA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moora ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moora WA is $1,016. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moora?

The median age in Moora WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moora a good suburb to live in?

Moora is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,755.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 50988. All dollar figures in AUD.