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Moriac VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moriac, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moriac VIC is 852 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moriac is $1,002 per week ($52,104 per year). Median rent in Moriac is $410 per week ($1,777 per month). Moriac has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Moriac has a population density of 47.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moriac is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moriac is $2,000.

There were 10 recorded offences in Moriac in 2025-25, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Moriac Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moriac Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,002/wk

$52,104 per year

#1221 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$410/wk

$1,777 per month

#1715 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moriac Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (420) Female 50.9% (435)

Population Density

47.5

people per km²

852 people · 17.9 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,646

Family income/wk

Moriac 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)

Moriac Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.1% 106 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.9% 146 dwellings

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

Moriac Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

4.7%

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

Moriac Religion

No Religion

55.6%

Catholic

19.0%

Uniting Church

8.5%

Anglican

8.0%

Not stated

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

1.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moriac Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.6%

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

Moriac Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Moriac Employment

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Employed full-time

44.3% 268 people

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Employed part-time

30.4% 184 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 9 people

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Not in labour force

23.8% 144 people

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

Moriac Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

35.9%

Bachelor Degree

31.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.3%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Certificate I/II

0.7%

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

Moriac Occupation

Professionals

29.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.5%

Managers

18.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

4.5%

Sales Workers

2.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

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

Moriac Field of Study

Engineering

17.3%

Management & Commerce

15.6%

Architecture & Building

13.9%

Society & Culture

12.2%

Health

11.6%

Education

11.6%

Creative Arts

4.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.7%

Information Technology

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

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

Moriac Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moriac Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.0%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.0%

$4,000+/wk

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moriac Marital Status

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Married

63.7% 406

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Separated

0.8% 5

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Divorced

5.2% 33

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Widowed

2.4% 15

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Never married

27.9% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moriac Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

31.4%

Irish

10.0%

Scottish

9.5%

Other

4.0%

German

3.9%

Italian

2.7%

Dutch

1.9%

Polish

1.1%

Welsh

0.8%

Croatian

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moriac School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

10.6%

Secondary — Government

10.2%

Pre-school

8.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

Vocational Education

5.1%

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

Moriac Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 50

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 1,600

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

Moriac Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.6% 128

—

Not a volunteer

79.4% 494

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moriac Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

7.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moriac How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

15.7%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Walked only

2.8%

Truck

1.4%

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

Moriac Car Ownership

1 vehicle

8.4%

2 vehicles

48.1%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

22.1%

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

Moriac Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

38.9%

4 bedrooms

46.3%

5 bedrooms

8.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Moriac Population Mobility

13.6%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moriac Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,661

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moriac Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Moriac Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moriac Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.4%

Couple — no children

21.7%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moriac Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 13

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Never served

97.9% 612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moriac Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 101

—

Did not provide

83.6% 514

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moriac Children Ever Born

No children

32.0%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

8.2%

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

Moriac When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Moriac Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

19.3%

30+ hours

13.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.0%

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

Moriac Household Size

1 person

10.7%

2 persons

31.1%

3 persons

18.9%

4 persons

27.0%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moriac Where Residents Moved From

Same address

706

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Moriac Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

4.8%

Blended family — no other children

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moriac Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 10 total

Assault

Property Damage

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Moriac Schools

schools nearby

government

1041

avg ICSEA score

232

total students

Moriac Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 232 students

1041

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Moriac Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,486/wk

Median Rent $410/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Moriac

Your weekly income

≈ $10,773/month

Median rent $410/wk

Left after rent $2,076/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Income: $937/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $807/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $845/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $140/wk

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Income: $823/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $100/wk

Cardigan

Income: $883/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $827/wk Rent: $373/wk Save: $37/wk

Moriac vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Muckleford

Pop: 426 Income: $694/wk Rent: $330/wk

Glenlyon (Vic.)

Pop: 431 Income: $707/wk Rent: $306/wk

Narre Warren East

Pop: 434 Income: $936/wk Rent: $565/wk

Winslow

Pop: 436 Income: $771/wk Rent: $220/wk

Woodford (Vic.)

Pop: 436 Income: $1,008/wk Rent: $300/wk

Moyhu

Pop: 437 Income: $690/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moriac

What is the population of Moriac VIC?

The population of Moriac VIC is 852 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.5 people per km².Moriac is ranked #4,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moriac?

The median personal income in Moriac VIC is $1,002 per week, or $52,104 per year.The median household income is $2,486 per week.Family income is $2,646 per week.Moriac is ranked #1,221 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moriac?

Median rent in Moriac VIC is $410 per week ($1,777 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moriac ranks #1,715 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moriac?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moriac VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moriac?

The median age in Moriac VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moriac a good suburb to live in?

Moriac is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 852.The median income is $1,002/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 21762. All dollar figures in AUD.