Moriarty, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Moriarty TAS is 245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moriarty is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Moriarty is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Moriarty has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Moriarty has a population density of 11 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moriarty is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.0% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moriarty is $1,083.

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

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Moriarty Population

245 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moriarty Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$678/wk

$35,256 per year

Ranked 5,868 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

48years

10 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moriarty Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (129) Female 46.9% (114)

Population Density

people per km²

245 people · 21.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,483

Family income/wk

Moriarty 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 and Locality (SAL)

Moriarty Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Moriarty, 56.1% are owned outright and 43.9% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

56.1%

Owned with mortgage

43.9%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Moriarty Religion

No religion

49.0%

Anglican

12.7%

Not stated

12.2%

Catholic

7.3%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Church Christ

4.1%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Baptist

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Moriarty Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.5%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Moriarty Employment

Employed full-time

37.6% 64 people

Employed part-time

25.9% 44 people

Unemployed

1.8% 3 people

Not in labour force

34.7% 59 people

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

Moriarty Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.4%

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

Moriarty Occupation

Professionals

29.8%

Managers

28.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.8%

Community & Personal Service

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

5.3%

Labourers

5.3%

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

Moriarty Field of Study

Engineering

19.0%

Agriculture & Environment

19.0%

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Health

12.7%

Education

9.5%

Society & Culture

9.5%

Architecture & Building

7.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

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

Moriarty Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moriarty Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

6.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

14.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Moriarty Marital Status

Married

58.9% 116

Separated

3.6% 7

Divorced

6.6% 13

Widowed

3.6% 7

Never married

27.4% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Moriarty Ancestry

Australian

46.5%

English

43.7%

Irish

8.2%

Scottish

7.8%

Australian Aboriginal

5.7%

German

4.9%

Italian

1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Moriarty School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Government

24.4%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Pre-school

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.9%

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

Moriarty Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.7%

No need for assistance

93.3%

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

Moriarty Volunteering

Volunteer

24.0% 44

Not a volunteer

76.0% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Moriarty Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.8%

$450-$599/mo

10.3%

$800-$999/mo

24.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moriarty How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

93.2%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Did not go to work

2.9%

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

Moriarty Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

37.2%

3 vehicles

29.5%

4+ vehicles

21.8%

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

Moriarty Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.1%

3 bedrooms

62.8%

4 bedrooms

28.2%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Moriarty Population Mobility

6.0%

moved in the last year

21.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Moriarty Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Moriarty Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

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

Moriarty Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Moriarty Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — no children

33.5%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Moriarty Military Service

Previously served

3.2% 6

Never served

96.8% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Moriarty Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

20.8% 37

Did not provide

79.2% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moriarty Children Ever Born

No children

16.7%

1 child

18.1%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

26.4%

4 children

11.1%

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

Moriarty When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Moriarty Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Moriarty Household Size

1 person

10.7%

2 persons

45.3%

3 persons

21.3%

4 persons

9.3%

5 persons

9.3%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Moriarty Where Residents Moved From

Same address

202

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moriarty Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Moriarty Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,343/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 18.6%

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

Median rent in Moriarty against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,820 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,093/wk

Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Somerset (Tas.)

Income: $602/wk Rent: $240/wk $10/wk less rent

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk $40/wk less rent

Wynyard

Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk $29/wk less rent

Deloraine

Income: $559/wk Rent: $243/wk $7/wk less rent

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk $28/wk less rent

Upper Burnie

Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Montello

Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk $10/wk less rent

Cressy (Tas.)

Income: $751/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

Moriarty vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Moriarty is $678 a week, 3% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 181st of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $40 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 18.6% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 48, 4 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Moriarty	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$678/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,343/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,083/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	48	44	42
Rent share of household income	18.6%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Moriarty

The closest suburb to Moriarty is Latrobe, 6.1 km away.

Latrobe

6.1 km away · income $628/wk · rent $250/wk

Port Sorell

7.2 km away · income $666/wk · rent $275/wk

Shearwater

8.1 km away · income $581/wk · rent $295/wk

East Devonport

8.5 km away · income $518/wk · rent $235/wk

Miandetta (Tas.)

11.3 km away · income $723/wk · rent $290/wk

Spreyton

11.5 km away · income $768/wk · rent $279/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moriarty

What is the population of Moriarty TAS?

The population of Moriarty TAS is 245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11 people per km².Moriarty is ranked #6,468 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moriarty?

The median personal income in Moriarty TAS is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,343 per week.Family income is $1,483 per week.Moriarty is ranked #5,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moriarty?

Median rent in Moriarty TAS is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moriarty ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moriarty?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moriarty TAS is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moriarty?

The median age in Moriarty TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moriarty a good suburb to live in?

Moriarty is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 245.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 60424. All dollar figures in AUD.