Suburbs Moorlands

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Moorlands SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moorlands, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moorlands SA is 64 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorlands is $395 per week ($20,540 per year). Median rent in Moorlands is $100 per week ($433 per month). Moorlands has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Moorlands has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorlands is $1,029.

There were 1 recorded offences in Moorlands in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Moorlands, South Australia — 35.2874°S, 139.6819°E

Crime: Low Med High

Moorlands Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moorlands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$395/wk
$20,540 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,029/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moorlands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.9% (37) Female 43.1% (28)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
64 people · 144.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$850
Family income/wk

Moorlands Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moorlands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

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

Moorlands Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Moorlands Religion

No Religion
49.2%
Othr Christian
28.6%
Lutheran
9.5%
Catholic
6.3%
Uniting Church
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorlands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%

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

Moorlands Employment

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Employed full-time
36.4% 16 people
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Employed part-time
22.7% 10 people
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Not in labour force
40.9% 18 people

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

Moorlands Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
54.5%
Certificate III/IV
45.5%

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

Moorlands Occupation

Managers
55.6%
Clerical & Administrative
44.4%

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

Moorlands Field of Study

Health
46.2%
Engineering
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%

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

Moorlands Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorlands Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
29.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
35.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
17.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorlands Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 23
↔️
Separated
6.5% 3
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Divorced
15.2% 7
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Never married
28.3% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorlands Ancestry

Australian
30.9%
English
24.5%
Dutch
11.7%
Irish
9.6%
German
8.5%
Other
7.4%
Scottish
4.3%
Polish
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorlands School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
64.3%
Primary — Government
35.7%

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

Moorlands Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 132

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

Moorlands Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.4% 9
—
Not a volunteer
81.6% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorlands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.9%
Walked only
21.1%
Did not go to work
21.1%

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

Moorlands Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
17.4%
4+ vehicles
30.4%

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

Moorlands Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Moorlands Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
36.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorlands Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
122
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorlands Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Mental health
3

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

Moorlands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.9%
$1-$149/wk
10.8%
$300-$399/wk
21.6%
$500-$649/wk
10.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorlands Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.7%
Couple — children under 15
38.9%
Couple — no children under 15
13.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorlands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.8% 4
—
Did not provide
92.2% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorlands Children Ever Born

No children
64.3%
2 children
35.7%

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

Moorlands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
21.1%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
15.8%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Moorlands Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorlands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorlands Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Moorlands Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Moorlands

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $983/wk
Rent share 9.2%

Moorlands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Salt Creek
Pop: 32 Income: $466/wk Rent: $320/wk
Andrews
Pop: 32 Income: $537/wk Rent: $60/wk
Arkaroola
Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $75/wk
Blanche Harbor
Pop: 32 Income: $780/wk Rent: $225/wk
Carew
Pop: 32 Income: $1,312/wk
Cavan (SA)
Pop: 32 Income: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorlands

What is the population of Moorlands SA?

The population of Moorlands SA is 64 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Moorlands?

The median personal income in Moorlands SA is $395 per week, or $20,540 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $850 per week.

How much is rent in Moorlands?

Median rent in Moorlands SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorlands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorlands SA is $1,029. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorlands?

The median age in Moorlands SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorlands a good suburb to live in?

Moorlands is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 64.The median income is $395/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 40918. All dollar figures in AUD.