Moparrabah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moparrabah NSW is 123 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moparrabah is $396 per week ($20,592 per year). Median rent in Moparrabah is $55 per week ($238 per month). Moparrabah has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Moparrabah has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moparrabah is $880.

There were 1 recorded offences in Moparrabah in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Moparrabah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moparrabah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$396/wk
$20,592 per year
#8781 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$55/wk
$238 per month
#8808 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$880/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 1.1 per bedroom

Moparrabah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (73) Female 43.4% (56)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
123 people · 335.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$966
Family income/wk

Moparrabah 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moparrabah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 14 dwellings

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

Moparrabah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Moparrabah Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Anglican
15.2%
Not stated
14.3%
Catholic
8.0%
Christian (other)
5.4%
Buddhism
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moparrabah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Moparrabah Employment

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Employed full-time
26.7% 27 people
Employed part-time
14.9% 15 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.0% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
55.4% 56 people

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

Moparrabah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.9%
Bachelor Degree
15.6%

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

Moparrabah Occupation

Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Managers
27.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%

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

Moparrabah Field of Study

Health
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Engineering
12.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Education
12.5%
Management & Commerce
12.5%

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

Moparrabah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moparrabah Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
22.9%
$500-$649/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moparrabah Marital Status

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Married
50.9% 54
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Divorced
11.3% 12
🕊️
Widowed
5.7% 6
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Never married
32.1% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moparrabah Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
34.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.8%
Irish
7.8%
Other
7.8%
German
4.6%
Dutch
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moparrabah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%
Secondary — Catholic
23.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%

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

Moparrabah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.3% 21
No need for assistance
90.7% 204

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

Moparrabah Volunteering

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Volunteer
15.4% 14
Not a volunteer
84.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moparrabah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
30.8%
$800-$999/mo
30.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moparrabah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
90.0%
Car (passenger)
10.0%

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

Moparrabah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3 vehicles
27.9%

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

Moparrabah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
18.6%
2 bedrooms
27.9%
3 bedrooms
34.9%
4 bedrooms
18.6%

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

Moparrabah Population Mobility

6.3%
moved in the last year
24.8%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moparrabah Indigenous Population

9.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
206
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moparrabah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Lung condition
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3

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

Moparrabah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$150-$299/wk
16.4%
$300-$399/wk
13.4%
$400-$499/wk
14.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moparrabah Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.8%
Couple — children under 15
47.6%
One parent — no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moparrabah Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.2% 3
👤
Never served
96.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moparrabah Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.9% 18
Did not provide
81.1% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moparrabah Children Ever Born

No children
46.4%
1 child
10.7%
2 children
17.9%
3 children
25.0%

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

Moparrabah When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
10
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Moparrabah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
24.0%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
24.0%

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

Moparrabah Household Size

1 person
26.9%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moparrabah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
105
Moved from QLD
3

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

Moparrabah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moparrabah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Moparrabah Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $725/wk
Median Rent $55/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.6%

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

If you earn X in Moparrabah

≈ $3,142/month
Median rent $55/wk
Left after rent $670/wk
Rent share 7.6%

Moparrabah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moparrabah

What is the population of Moparrabah NSW?

The population of Moparrabah NSW is 123 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Moparrabah is ranked #8,356 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moparrabah?

The median personal income in Moparrabah NSW is $396 per week, or $20,592 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $966 per week.Moparrabah is ranked #8,781 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moparrabah?

Median rent in Moparrabah NSW is $55 per week ($238 per month).Rent represents 7.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moparrabah ranks #8,808 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moparrabah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moparrabah NSW is $880. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moparrabah?

The median age in Moparrabah NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moparrabah a good suburb to live in?

Moparrabah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 123.The median income is $396/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.6% 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: 12728. All dollar figures in AUD.