Moorook South SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moorook South SA is 166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorook South is $622 per week ($32,344 per year). Median rent in Moorook South is $200 per week ($867 per month). Moorook South has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Moorook South has a population density of 6.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moorook South is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorook South is $813.

There were 1 recorded offences in Moorook South in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Moorook South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moorook South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$622/wk
$32,344 per year
#6748 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$813/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Moorook South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (84) Female 49.4% (82)

Population Density

6.5
people per km²
166 people · 25.6 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,202
Family income/wk

Moorook South 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moorook South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.9% 43 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.1% 16 dwellings

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

Moorook South Country of Birth

Australia
86.3%
Germany
5.5%
England
4.1%
India
4.1%

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

Moorook South Religion

No Religion
44.0%
Anglican
13.8%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Catholic
11.3%
Not stated
9.4%
Lutheran
6.3%
Hinduism
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorook South Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
36.1%
Year 12 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Moorook South Employment

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Employed full-time
33.6% 47 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 26 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.1% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.7% 64 people

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

Moorook South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.5%
Bachelor Degree
25.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.5%

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

Moorook South Occupation

Managers
27.8%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Professionals
8.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%

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

Moorook South Field of Study

Society & Culture
18.8%
Engineering
15.6%
Information Technology
15.6%
Health
15.6%
Education
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Agriculture & Environment
9.4%

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

Moorook South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorook South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorook South Marital Status

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Married
44.7% 67
↔️
Separated
2.0% 3
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Divorced
16.7% 25
🕊️
Widowed
8.0% 12
👤
Never married
28.7% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorook South Ancestry

Australian
32.9%
English
32.4%
German
11.1%
Irish
7.4%
Scottish
6.0%
Dutch
2.8%
Italian
2.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.3%
Indian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorook South School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
28.6%
Vocational Education
28.6%
Pre-school
21.4%
Secondary — Government
21.4%

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

Moorook South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.2% 29
No need for assistance
90.8% 285

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

Moorook South Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.8% 34
Not a volunteer
75.2% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorook South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
16.7%
$600-$799/mo
38.9%
$800-$999/mo
27.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moorook South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.1%
Walked only
8.9%
Did not go to work
8.9%

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

Moorook South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3 vehicles
14.5%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

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

Moorook South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.3%
2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
5.8%
5 bedrooms
4.3%

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

Moorook South Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorook South Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
303
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorook South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Arthritis
19
Asthma
12
Lung condition
8
Cancer
7
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
5

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

Moorook South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.9%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.9%
$300-$399/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
20.6%
$800-$999/wk
21.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorook South Family Structure

Couple — no children
57.7%
Couple — children under 15
16.3%
One parent — children under 15
12.2%
Couple — no children under 15
7.3%
One parent — no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorook South Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.2% 3
👤
Never served
97.8% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moorook South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 26
Did not provide
81.4% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorook South Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
2 children
48.7%
3 children
28.2%

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

Moorook South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
9
1981–1990
3
2019
4

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

Moorook South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
35.5%
15–29 hours
21.0%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
23.2%

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

Moorook South Household Size

1 person
35.9%
2 persons
47.4%
3 persons
9.0%
4 persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorook South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
128
Moved from SA
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
5
Moved from NSW
3

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

Moorook South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorook South 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

Moorook South Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,097/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Moorook South

≈ $4,754/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $897/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Moorook South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorook South

What is the population of Moorook South SA?

The population of Moorook South SA is 166 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.5 people per km².Moorook South is ranked #7,472 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moorook South?

The median personal income in Moorook South SA is $622 per week, or $32,344 per year.The median household income is $1,097 per week.Family income is $1,202 per week.Moorook South is ranked #6,748 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moorook South?

Median rent in Moorook South SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moorook South ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorook South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorook South SA is $813. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorook South?

The median age in Moorook South SA is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorook South a good suburb to live in?

Moorook South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 166.The median income is $622/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40920. All dollar figures in AUD.