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Moorleah TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moorleah, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moorleah TAS is 161 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorleah is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Moorleah is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Moorleah has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Moorleah has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (66% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorleah is $1,569.

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Moorleah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moorleah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$562/wk

$29,224 per year

#7578 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,569/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moorleah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.8% (77) Female 52.2% (84)

Population Density

7.7

people per km²

161 people · 21.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,600

Family income/wk

Moorleah 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

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moorleah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.8% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.2% 29 dwellings

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

Moorleah Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moorleah Religion

No Religion

65.5%

Catholic

16.9%

Anglican

8.1%

Othr Protestnt

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

2.0%

Other Religions Tot

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorleah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.0%

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

Moorleah Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

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

Moorleah Employment

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Employed full-time

29.5% 33 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 25 people

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Unemployed

5.4% 6 people

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Not in labour force

42.9% 48 people

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

Moorleah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.8%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

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

Moorleah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.9%

Managers

18.8%

Clerical & Administrative

14.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.6%

Professionals

14.6%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

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

Moorleah Field of Study

Engineering

32.6%

Society & Culture

27.9%

Agriculture & Environment

14.0%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.6%

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

Moorleah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorleah Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorleah Marital Status

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Married

42.1% 53

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Divorced

7.9% 10

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Widowed

6.3% 8

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Never married

43.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorleah Ancestry

Australian

38.8%

English

25.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.4%

Irish

6.1%

Scottish

6.1%

Other

5.1%

German

4.2%

Dutch

2.8%

French

1.4%

South African

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorleah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.8%

Secondary — Government

21.6%

Vocational Education

13.5%

Secondary — Catholic

8.1%

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

Moorleah Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 306

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

Moorleah Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.5% 22

—

Not a volunteer

81.5% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorleah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

18.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moorleah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.0%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Truck

4.8%

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

Moorleah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.2%

2 vehicles

36.9%

3 vehicles

24.6%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Moorleah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.1%

3 bedrooms

58.5%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

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

Moorleah Population Mobility

4.5%

moved in the last year

21.4%

moved in the last 5 years

6.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorleah Indigenous Population

17.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

259

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorleah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

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

Moorleah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$150-$299/wk

13.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorleah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — children under 15

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorleah Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

3.3% 4

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Previously served

5.0% 6

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Never served

91.7% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moorleah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 15

—

Did not provide

87.9% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorleah Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

1 child

13.0%

2 children

41.3%

3 children

15.2%

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

Moorleah When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

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

Moorleah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.1%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

10.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Moorleah Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorleah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Blended family — no other children

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorleah Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,325/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Moorleah

Your weekly income

≈ $5,742/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $1,062/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Moorleah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Lorinna

Pop: 81 Income: $366/wk Rent: $46/wk

Tewkesbury

Pop: 81 Income: $493/wk Rent: $180/wk

Cornwall (Tas.)

Pop: 82 Income: $371/wk Rent: $200/wk

Flowery Gully

Pop: 82 Income: $575/wk Rent: $358/wk

Lefroy

Pop: 82 Income: $541/wk Rent: $240/wk

North Lilydale

Pop: 82 Income: $762/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorleah

What is the population of Moorleah TAS?

The population of Moorleah TAS is 161 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².Moorleah is ranked #7,552 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moorleah?

The median personal income in Moorleah TAS is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Family income is $1,600 per week.Moorleah is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moorleah?

Median rent in Moorleah TAS is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moorleah ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorleah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorleah TAS is $1,569. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorleah?

The median age in Moorleah TAS is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorleah a good suburb to live in?

Moorleah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 161.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 60422. All dollar figures in AUD.