Moorwatha NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moorwatha NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorwatha is $819 per week ($42,588 per year). Median rent in Moorwatha is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Moorwatha has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Moorwatha has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorwatha is $1,517.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moorwatha in 2023-24, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Moorwatha Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moorwatha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$819/wk
$42,588 per year
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Median Rent
$305/wk
$1,322 per month
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moorwatha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (29) Female 50.0% (29)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
60 people · 88.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Moorwatha Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moorwatha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
46.7% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.3% 8 dwellings

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

Moorwatha Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Moorwatha Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Anglican
19.3%
Catholic
19.3%
Not stated
7.0%
Lutheran
7.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.3%
Uniting Church
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorwatha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Moorwatha Employment

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Employed full-time
49.1% 26 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 12 people
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Not in labour force
28.3% 15 people

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

Moorwatha Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.0%

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

Moorwatha Occupation

Professionals
47.6%
Managers
33.3%
Labourers
19.0%

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

Moorwatha Field of Study

Health
33.3%
Engineering
19.0%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%
Architecture & Building
14.3%
Management & Commerce
14.3%

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

Moorwatha Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorwatha Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorwatha Marital Status

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Married
62.3% 33
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Divorced
15.1% 8
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Never married
22.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorwatha Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
17.1%
German
12.9%
Scottish
12.9%
Irish
10.0%
Italian
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorwatha School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
36.4%
Primary — Government
27.3%

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

Moorwatha Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 115

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

Moorwatha Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 18
Not a volunteer
66.7% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorwatha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.0%
Did not go to work
20.7%
Truck
10.3%

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

Moorwatha Car Ownership

2 vehicles
45.8%
3 vehicles
41.7%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Moorwatha Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Moorwatha Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.3%
moved in the last 5 years
67.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorwatha Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
110
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorwatha Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

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

Moorwatha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.9%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorwatha Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.8%
Couple — children under 15
29.1%
Couple — no children under 15
29.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorwatha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
5.6% 3
Did not provide
94.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorwatha Children Ever Born

2 children
38.5%
3 children
61.5%

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

Moorwatha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
5.4%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Moorwatha Household Size

1 person
19.0%
2 persons
47.6%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorwatha Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorwatha Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023

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

Moorwatha Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $305/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Moorwatha

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $305/wk
Left after rent $1,945/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Moorwatha vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorwatha

What is the population of Moorwatha NSW?

The population of Moorwatha NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Moorwatha?

The median personal income in Moorwatha NSW is $819 per week, or $42,588 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Moorwatha?

Median rent in Moorwatha NSW is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorwatha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorwatha NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorwatha?

The median age in Moorwatha NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorwatha a good suburb to live in?

Moorwatha is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $819/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 12727. All dollar figures in AUD.