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Moto NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moto NSW is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moto is $434 per week ($22,568 per year). Median rent in Moto is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Moto has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Moto has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moto is $2,325.

There were 2 recorded offences in Moto in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Moto Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moto Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$434/wk

$22,568 per year

#8710 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,325/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moto Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (81) Female 44.9% (66)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

144 people · 35.4 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Moto 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 & Locality (SAL)

Moto Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.5% 11 dwellings

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

Moto Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moto Religion

No Religion

37.3%

Anglican

28.2%

Catholic

7.7%

Not stated

7.7%

Baptist

7.0%

Christian (other)

6.3%

Uniting Church

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moto Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.0%

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

Moto Employment

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Employed full-time

36.9% 38 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 16 people

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Not in labour force

47.6% 49 people

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

Moto Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

72.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.6%

Certificate I/II

9.3%

Bachelor Degree

7.0%

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

Moto Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.0%

Professionals

25.0%

Managers

20.0%

Sales Workers

17.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

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

Moto Field of Study

Engineering

29.8%

Architecture & Building

19.1%

Health

14.9%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Society & Culture

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

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

Moto Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moto Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

23.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moto Marital Status

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Married

44.6% 54

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Separated

3.3% 4

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Divorced

19.0% 23

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Widowed

3.3% 4

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Never married

29.8% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moto Ancestry

Australian

38.0%

English

33.2%

Scottish

9.1%

Other

7.0%

Irish

4.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.2%

German

3.2%

French

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moto School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

28.6%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.3%

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

Moto Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.1% 11

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No need for assistance

95.9% 257

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

Moto Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.1% 7

—

Not a volunteer

93.9% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moto How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

19.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

6.5%

Walked only

6.5%

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

Moto Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.3%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

22.7%

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

Moto Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.2%

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

44.9%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Moto Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

36.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moto Indigenous Population

6.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

255

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moto Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Moto Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.4%

$150-$299/wk

12.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moto Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

38.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.7%

Couple — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moto Military Service

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Previously served

7.8% 9

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Never served

92.2% 107

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moto Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 17

—

Did not provide

85.1% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moto Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

52.6%

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

Moto When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Moto Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

12.0%

30+ hours

15.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.6%

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

Moto Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

45.5%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

9.1%

6+ persons

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moto Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moto Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.5%

Step family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moto Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Moto Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,075/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Moto

Your weekly income

≈ $4,658/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $775/wk

Rent share 27.9%

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Moto vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bearbong

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $700/wk

Corinella (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $820/wk Rent: $100/wk

Currowan

Pop: 72 Income: $756/wk Rent: $150/wk

Fosters Valley

Pop: 72 Income: $706/wk

Longreach (NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $819/wk Rent: $650/wk

Milroy (Gunnedah - NSW)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moto

What is the population of Moto NSW?

The population of Moto NSW is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Moto is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moto?

The median personal income in Moto NSW is $434 per week, or $22,568 per year.The median household income is $1,075 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Moto is ranked #8,710 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moto?

Median rent in Moto NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 27.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Moto ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moto?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moto NSW is $2,325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moto?

The median age in Moto NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moto a good suburb to live in?

Moto is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 144.The median income is $434/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.9% 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: 12753. All dollar figures in AUD.