Moyston, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Moyston VIC is 403 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moyston is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Moyston is $200 per week ($867 per month). Moyston has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Moyston has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moyston is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moyston is $1,083.

There were 35 recorded offences in Moyston in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

Population
403
Census 2021
Median income
$627/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Moyston vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Moyston is $627 a week, 18% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,047th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $116 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 15.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMoystonTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$627/wk$767/wk −18%$766/wk
Household income$1,260/wk$1,687/wk −25%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$316/wk −37%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,723/mo −37%$1,733/mo
Median age4943 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.9%19.1% −3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Moyston, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Moyston Population

403 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moyston Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$627/wk
$32,604 per year
Ranked 6,662 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Moyston Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,260/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 15.9%

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

Median rent in Moyston against your income

About $5,460 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,060/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Moyston Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
983
avg ICSEA score
31
total students
Moyston Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 31 students
983
ICSEA

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

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Moyston Map

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People in Moyston

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (216) Female 46.4% (187)

Population Density

1.8
people per km²
403 people · 227.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,512
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.2%
United States of America
1.5%
New Zealand
1.2%
Germany
0.7%
India
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
44.7%
English
42.4%
Scottish
16.9%
Irish
15.4%
German
5.2%
Italian
3.0%
Indian
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Maltese
2.0%
Croatian
1.0%
Hungarian
1.0%

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

Religion

No religion
50.1%
Catholic
17.4%
Anglican
9.9%
Uniting Church
7.4%
Not stated
6.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.5%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.0%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.2% 182
Separated
3.7% 12
Divorced
10.2% 33
Widowed
3.4% 11
Never married
26.5% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
35.3%
Couple: no children under 15
12.4%
One parent: children under 15
12.1%
One parent: no children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.5%
2 persons
40.3%
3 persons
8.8%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
10.1%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Moyston

Housing Tenure

Of the 150 occupied private dwellings in Moyston at the 2021 Census, 5.3% were rented, 49.3% owned outright and 44.0% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
49.3% 74 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
44.0% 66 dwellings
Rented
5.3% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
19.1%
3 bedrooms
40.1%
4 bedrooms
27.6%
5 bedrooms
10.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.1%
$300-$449/mo
12.5%
$600-$799/mo
10.7%
$800-$999/mo
7.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
35.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.6%
1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3 vehicles
17.6%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Work, income and education in Moyston

Employment

Employed full-time
35.3% 102 people
Employed part-time
20.8% 60 people
Unemployed
1.0% 3 people
Not in labour force
42.9% 124 people

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

Occupation

Managers
23.1%
Professionals
17.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Labourers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%
Sales Workers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.2%
Did not go to work
11.0%
Walked only
9.7%
Car (passenger)
2.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.5%

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

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Bachelor Degree
24.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.4%
Health
17.1%
Agriculture & Environment
15.4%
Education
11.1%
Engineering
9.4%
Society & Culture
6.0%
Creative Arts
6.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
46.2%
Secondary: Catholic
17.2%
Secondary: Government
16.1%
Pre-school
11.8%
Primary: Catholic
4.3%
Vocational Education
4.3%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.6%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
37
Arthritis
17
Heart disease
15
Asthma
15
Lung condition
9
Cancer
8
Diabetes
7
Kidney disease
6
Dementia
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.4% 54
Did not provide
81.6% 239

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
34.5% 105
Not a volunteer
65.5% 199

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.3% 19
Never served
93.7% 283

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
20.8%
1 child
8.0%
2 children
37.6%
3 children
23.2%
4 children
10.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
8
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
6
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

9.4%
moved in the last year
35.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
336
Moved from VIC
22
Moved: same area (SA2)
7
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from NSW
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
19.3%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.7%
Step family: no other children
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Moyston Crime Statistics

35 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
12
Weapons
7
Drug Offences
4
Assault
3
Break & Enter
3
Property Damage
2
Fraud
2
Public Order
1
Justice Procedures
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moyston

What is the population of Moyston VIC?

The population of Moyston VIC is 403 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km². Moyston is ranked #5,411 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moyston?

The median personal income in Moyston VIC is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year. The median household income is $1,260 per week. Family income is $1,512 per week. Moyston is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moyston?

Median rent in Moyston VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Moyston ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moyston?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moyston VIC 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 Moyston?

The median age in Moyston VIC is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moyston a good suburb to live in?

Moyston is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 403. The median income is $627/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 21822. All dollar figures in AUD.