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Moorilda NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moorilda NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorilda is $680 per week ($35,360 per year). Median rent in Moorilda is $150 per week ($650 per month). Moorilda has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Moorilda has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorilda is $681.

There were 3 recorded offences in Moorilda in 2024-25, a rate of 79 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Moorilda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moorilda Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$680/wk

$35,360 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$681/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.5 per bedroom

Moorilda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 43.2% (16) Female 56.8% (21)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

38 people · 28.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.5

Persons per bedroom

$2,749

Family income/wk

Moorilda Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moorilda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

25.0% 3 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

75.0% 9 dwellings

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

Moorilda Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moorilda Religion

Catholic

26.3%

Not stated

26.3%

Anglican

18.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

15.8%

No Religion

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorilda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

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

Moorilda Employment

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Employed full-time

48.1% 13 people

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Employed part-time

37.0% 10 people

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Not in labour force

14.8% 4 people

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

Moorilda Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.3%

Certificate I/II

27.3%

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

Moorilda Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

40.0%

Managers

20.0%

Professionals

20.0%

Labourers

20.0%

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

Moorilda Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

36.4%

Society & Culture

36.4%

Management & Commerce

27.3%

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

Moorilda Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorilda Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

40.0%

$800-$999/wk

26.7%

$4,000+/wk

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorilda Marital Status

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Married

37.1% 13

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Separated

11.4% 4

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Divorced

11.4% 4

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Widowed

8.6% 3

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Never married

31.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorilda Ancestry

Australian

28.6%

English

28.6%

Irish

20.4%

German

12.2%

Scottish

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorilda Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 51

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

Moorilda Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 5

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorilda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moorilda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Moorilda Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.7%

3 vehicles

35.7%

4+ vehicles

28.6%

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

Moorilda Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms

100.0%

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

Moorilda Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

0.0%

moved in the last 5 years

70.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorilda Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorilda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk

27.3%

$800-$999/wk

45.5%

$3,500+/wk

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorilda Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15

47.6%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorilda Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 3

—

Did not provide

88.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorilda Children Ever Born

3 children

100.0%

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

Moorilda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

33.3%

5–14 hours

20.8%

15–29 hours

16.7%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Moorilda Household Size

1 person

62.5%

2 persons

18.8%

3 persons

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorilda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorilda Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Weapons

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

Moorilda Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,062/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Moorilda

Your weekly income

≈ $4,602/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $912/wk

Rent share 14.1%

Moorilda vs State & National Average

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Backwater

Pop: 19 Income: $665/wk

Banoon

Pop: 19 Income: $849/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bara

Pop: 19 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $280/wk

Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW)

Pop: 19 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $590/wk

Boonoo Boonoo

Pop: 19 Income: $391/wk

Briarbrook

Pop: 19 Income: $762/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorilda

What is the population of Moorilda NSW?

The population of Moorilda NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Moorilda?

The median personal income in Moorilda NSW is $680 per week, or $35,360 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Moorilda?

Median rent in Moorilda NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorilda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorilda NSW is $681. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorilda?

The median age in Moorilda NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorilda a good suburb to live in?

Moorilda is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $680/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 12724. All dollar figures in AUD.