Moppa SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moppa SA is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moppa is $784 per week ($40,768 per year). Median rent in Moppa is $200 per week ($867 per month). Moppa has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Moppa has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moppa is England. The most common religion is Lutheran (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moppa is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moppa in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Moppa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moppa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$784/wk
$40,768 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moppa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (39) Female 42.6% (29)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
69 people · 21.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,187
Family income/wk

Moppa Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moppa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.7% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.3% 3 dwellings

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

Moppa Country of Birth

Australia
89.5%
England
10.5%

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

Moppa Religion

Lutheran
50.0%
No Religion
32.4%
Catholic
8.8%
Christian (other)
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moppa Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.9%

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

Moppa Employment

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Employed full-time
46.7% 21 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 15 people

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

Moppa Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.5%
Bachelor Degree
26.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
11.5%

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

Moppa Occupation

Managers
55.6%
Professionals
27.8%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%

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

Moppa Field of Study

Management & Commerce
42.3%
Engineering
23.1%
Education
19.2%
Society & Culture
15.4%

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

Moppa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moppa Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
37.5%
$4,000+/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moppa Marital Status

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Married
62.7% 37
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Divorced
5.1% 3
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Never married
32.2% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moppa Ancestry

Australian
30.1%
German
26.9%
English
24.7%
Irish
14.0%
Other
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moppa School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
23.5%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%
Secondary — Government
17.6%

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

Moppa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 5
No need for assistance
96.1% 124

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

Moppa Volunteering

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Volunteer
45.6% 26
Not a volunteer
54.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moppa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.8%
Walked only
29.2%

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

Moppa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3 vehicles
18.5%
4+ vehicles
14.8%

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

Moppa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
16.7%
4 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Moppa Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
14.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moppa Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
148
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moppa Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
7
Asthma
5
Diabetes
5
Heart disease
5

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

Moppa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.1%
$1-$149/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
12.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moppa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.0%
Couple — no children under 15
32.7%
Couple — no children
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moppa Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 11
Did not provide
80.4% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moppa Children Ever Born

No children
55.6%
1 child
22.2%
3 children
22.2%

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

Moppa When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Moppa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.8%
5–14 hours
19.2%
15–29 hours
30.8%
30+ hours
7.7%
Did not do domestic work
13.5%

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

Moppa Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
16.7%
4 persons
29.2%
5 persons
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moppa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
69
Moved from SA
4

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

Moppa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moppa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Moppa Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,125/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.4%

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

If you earn X in Moppa

≈ $9,208/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,925/wk
Rent share 9.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Moppa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moppa

What is the population of Moppa SA?

The population of Moppa SA is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Moppa?

The median personal income in Moppa SA is $784 per week, or $40,768 per year.The median household income is $2,125 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.

How much is rent in Moppa?

Median rent in Moppa SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Moppa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moppa SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moppa?

The median age in Moppa SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moppa a good suburb to live in?

Moppa is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 69.The median income is $784/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.4% 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: 40921. All dollar figures in AUD.