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North Moonta SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Moonta SA is 605 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Moonta is $458 per week ($23,816 per year). Median rent in North Moonta is $230 per week ($997 per month). North Moonta has a median age of 68 years, older than the national median of 38. North Moonta has a population density of 199.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Moonta is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Moonta is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in North Moonta in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (2 offences).

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North Moonta Population

residents (Census 2021)

North Moonta Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$458/wk

$23,816 per year

#8590 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

68years

30 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: —

North Moonta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (292) Female 51.7% (313)

Population Density

199.2

people per km²

605 people · 3.0 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$991

Family income/wk

North Moonta 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)

North Moonta Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.7% 100 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.3% 57 dwellings

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

North Moonta Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

7.8%

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

North Moonta Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Uniting Church

16.6%

Not stated

14.3%

Anglican

9.0%

Catholic

7.9%

Baptist

3.4%

Lutheran

3.3%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Moonta Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.7%

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

North Moonta Employment

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Employed full-time

11.7% 52 people

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Employed part-time

14.4% 64 people

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Unemployed

0.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

73.0% 325 people

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

North Moonta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

62.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Bachelor Degree

13.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.8%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

North Moonta Occupation

Community & Personal Service

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Managers

11.7%

Professionals

11.7%

Sales Workers

10.4%

Labourers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

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

North Moonta Field of Study

Engineering

21.5%

Society & Culture

20.3%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.2%

Education

8.9%

Health

8.9%

Architecture & Building

5.1%

Agriculture & Environment

3.8%

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

North Moonta Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Moonta Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

15.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.7%

$650-$799/wk

17.9%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Moonta Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 293

↔️

Separated

3.2% 17

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Divorced

7.7% 41

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Widowed

16.8% 90

👤

Never married

17.6% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Moonta Ancestry

English

41.6%

Australian

30.7%

German

7.3%

Scottish

6.7%

Irish

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

Other

2.0%

Dutch

1.5%

Italian

1.5%

Korean

0.7%

Croatian

0.4%

Greek

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Moonta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.7%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Vocational Education

11.7%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Pre-school

6.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

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

North Moonta Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

14.5% 152

✅

No need for assistance

85.5% 895

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

North Moonta Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.2% 79

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 379

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Moonta Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.5%

$450-$599/mo

7.5%

$600-$799/mo

18.9%

$800-$999/mo

15.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Moonta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.3%

Did not go to work

10.7%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

3.3%

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

North Moonta Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.9%

1 vehicle

47.6%

2 vehicles

34.2%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

3.5%

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

North Moonta Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

28.8%

3 bedrooms

53.0%

4 bedrooms

15.3%

5 bedrooms

1.3%

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

North Moonta Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

37.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

25.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Moonta Indigenous Population

2.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,048

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Moonta Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

North Moonta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

16.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.8%

$500-$649/wk

6.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Moonta Family Structure

Couple — no children

53.8%

Couple — children under 15

17.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

One parent — children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Moonta Military Service

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Previously served

8.2% 38

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Never served

91.8% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Moonta Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 70

—

Did not provide

84.6% 386

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Moonta Children Ever Born

No children

10.6%

1 child

13.9%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

28.4%

4 children

7.2%

5+ children

1.4%

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

North Moonta When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

North Moonta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.4%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

31.4%

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

North Moonta Household Size

1 person

35.3%

2 persons

47.4%

3 persons

7.8%

4 persons

4.3%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Moonta Where Residents Moved From

Same address

463

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

North Moonta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Moonta Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Fraud

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

North Moonta Schools

schools nearby

government

924

avg ICSEA score

253

total students

Moonta Area School Government

Combined · U, R-12 · 253 students

924

ICSEA

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

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North Moonta Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $831/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.7%

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

If you earn X in North Moonta

Your weekly income

≈ $3,601/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $601/wk

Rent share 27.7%

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North Moonta vs State & National Average

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Pop: 908 Income: $748/wk Rent: $345/wk

Kangarilla

Pop: 905 Income: $771/wk Rent: $265/wk

Loxton North

Pop: 897 Income: $754/wk Rent: $225/wk

Frewville

Pop: 896 Income: $890/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 885 Income: $584/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 881 Income: $676/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Moonta

What is the population of North Moonta SA?

The population of North Moonta SA is 605 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 199.2 people per km².North Moonta is ranked #4,732 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Moonta?

The median personal income in North Moonta SA is $458 per week, or $23,816 per year.The median household income is $831 per week.Family income is $991 per week.North Moonta is ranked #8,590 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Moonta?

Median rent in North Moonta SA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.North Moonta ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Moonta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Moonta SA 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 North Moonta?

The median age in North Moonta SA is 68 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Moonta a good suburb to live in?

North Moonta is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 605.The median income is $458/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% 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: 41044. All dollar figures in AUD.