Suburbs West Moonah

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West Moonah TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for West Moonah, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of West Moonah TAS is 4,522 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Moonah is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in West Moonah is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). West Moonah has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Moonah has a population density of 2479.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Moonah is India. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Moonah is $1,430.

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📍 West Moonah, Tasmania — 42.8496°S, 147.2811°E

🏫 Schools (21)

West Moonah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Moonah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$727/wk
$37,804 per year
#4972 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
#3592 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

West Moonah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (2,262) Female 50.0% (2,258)

Population Density

2479.4
people per km²
4,522 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,712
Family income/wk

West Moonah 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)

West Moonah Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
49.1% 485 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
50.9% 502 dwellings

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

West Moonah Country of Birth

Australia
84.0%
India
8.4%
England
2.7%
China
1.9%
Germany
0.8%
Bangladesh
0.6%
Croatia
0.5%
Greece
0.4%
Hong Kong
0.3%
Indonesia
0.3%

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

West Moonah Religion

No Religion
45.4%
Catholic
18.5%
Hinduism
11.1%
Anglican
10.5%
Not stated
6.0%
Islam
3.1%
Other Religions Tot
2.8%
Buddhism
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Moonah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

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

West Moonah Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Nepali
38.3%
Other
14.0%
IAL Punjabi
12.6%
Mandarin
10.6%
Hindi
7.8%
SAL Tot
5.8%
Greek
5.8%
Urdu
5.2%

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

West Moonah Employment

💼
Employed full-time
35.5% 1,247 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.9% 944 people
🔍
Unemployed
5.6% 198 people
🏠
Not in labour force
31.9% 1,120 people

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

West Moonah Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.8%
Certificate III/IV
27.8%
Postgraduate Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

West Moonah Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Community & Personal Service
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Labourers
9.7%
Managers
9.0%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

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

West Moonah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.0%
Society & Culture
15.1%
Health
10.8%
Engineering
10.5%
Information Technology
7.2%
Education
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%

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

West Moonah Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Moonah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
6.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Moonah Marital Status

💍
Married
41.9% 1,583
↔️
Separated
2.6% 98
📋
Divorced
9.1% 343
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 153
👤
Never married
42.4% 1,605

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Moonah Ancestry

English
26.7%
Australian
25.1%
Other
17.5%
Irish
7.3%
Scottish
6.0%
Chinese
3.6%
Indian
3.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%
German
2.6%
Polish
1.8%
Italian
1.8%
Greek
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Moonah School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
26.5%
Primary — Government
24.7%
Secondary — Government
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
11.9%
Secondary — Catholic
7.8%
Pre-school
5.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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

West Moonah Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.5% 481
✅
No need for assistance
94.5% 8,211

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

West Moonah Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
18.1% 652
—
Not a volunteer
81.9% 2,957

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Moonah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.1%
$300-$449/mo
4.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
5.7%
$800-$999/mo
7.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Moonah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.2%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Car (passenger)
9.2%
Bus
6.5%
Walked only
2.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.1%

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

West Moonah Car Ownership

0 vehicles
7.6%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
6.4%

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

West Moonah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
25.2%
3 bedrooms
43.6%
4 bedrooms
17.8%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

West Moonah Population Mobility

18.2%
moved in the last year
45.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Moonah Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
327
Indigenous residents
8,407
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Moonah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
539
Arthritis
143
Asthma
127
Diabetes
118
Heart disease
86
Lung condition
83
Cancer
54
Kidney disease
39
Stroke
28
Dementia
12

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

West Moonah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Moonah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.6%
Couple — no children
27.2%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — children under 15
8.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Moonah Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 5
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.2% 8
🏅
Previously served
2.8% 100
👤
Never served
96.9% 3,510

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

West Moonah Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 452
—
Did not provide
87.4% 3,148

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Moonah Children Ever Born

No children
41.7%
1 child
15.3%
2 children
24.7%
3 children
13.0%
4 children
4.3%
5+ children
1.0%

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

West Moonah When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951–1960
47
1961–1970
72
1971–1980
61
1981–1990
64
1991–2000
45
2001–2010
219
2011–2015
378
2016
132
2017
121
2018
106
2019
90
2020
29
2021
4

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

West Moonah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.8%
5–14 hours
29.5%
15–29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
7.2%
Did not do domestic work
28.3%

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

West Moonah Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
30.9%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
13.5%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Moonah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,501
Moved from TAS
498
Moved from NSW
83
Moved from VIC
71
Moved — same area (SA2)
53
Moved from QLD
30
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from SA
9
Moved from WA
8
Moved from ACT
5

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

West Moonah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
83.4%
Step family — no other children
8.2%
Blended family — no other children
6.4%
Intact family — other children present
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Moonah Schools

21
schools nearby
14
government
983
avg ICSEA score
7,814
total students
Mount Stuart Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 340 students
1138
ICSEA
Lenah Valley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 525 students
1080
ICSEA
New Town Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 305 students
1057
ICSEA
St Therese's Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 207 students
1035
ICSEA
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 195 students
1033
ICSEA
Guilford Young College Catholic
Secondary · 11-12 · 839 students
1020
ICSEA
Dominic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-10 · 1,007 students
1018
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Combined · Prep-10 · 934 students
1017
ICSEA
Hilliard Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 248 students
1012
ICSEA
Hobart City High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 844 students
987
ICSEA
Bowen Road Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 212 students
973
ICSEA
Rosetta Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 309 students
965
ICSEA
Indie School - Glenorchy Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 270 students
947
ICSEA
Moonah Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 214 students
942
ICSEA
Springfield Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 192 students
918
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools

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

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West Moonah Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,491/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in West Moonah

≈ $6,461/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,151/wk
Rent share 22.8%

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Income: $625/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $100/wk
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Income: $667/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $40/wk
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Income: $583/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $50/wk

West Moonah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

East Launceston
Pop: 2,270 Income: $932/wk Rent: $330/wk
Westbury (Tas.)
Pop: 2,272 Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk
Acton Park (Tas.)
Pop: 2,293 Income: $1,058/wk Rent: $350/wk
Kingston Beach
Pop: 2,305 Income: $826/wk Rent: $380/wk
Montrose (Tas.)
Pop: 2,313 Income: $729/wk Rent: $343/wk
St Leonards (Tas.)
Pop: 2,351 Income: $767/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Moonah

What is the population of West Moonah TAS?

The population of West Moonah TAS is 4,522 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2479.4 people per km².West Moonah is ranked #1,716 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Moonah?

The median personal income in West Moonah TAS is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year.The median household income is $1,491 per week.Family income is $1,712 per week.West Moonah is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Moonah?

Median rent in West Moonah TAS is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Moonah ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Moonah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Moonah TAS is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Moonah?

The median age in West Moonah TAS is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Moonah a good suburb to live in?

West Moonah is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 4,522.The median income is $727/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 60736. All dollar figures in AUD.