Moora, WA: suburb profile

The population of Moora WA is 1,755 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moora is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Moora is $230 per week ($997 per month). Moora has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Moora has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moora is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moora is $1,016.

Population
1,755
Census 2021
Median income
$743/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

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

Moora vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Moora is $743 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 445th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $90 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 16.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMooraTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$743/wk$806/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,371/wk$1,722/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$320/wk −28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,016/mo$1,759/mo −42%$1,733/mo
Median age4241 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.8%18.6% −1.9 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 Moora, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Moora Population

1,755 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moora Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$743/wk
$38,636 per year
Ranked 4,671 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,016/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Moora Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,371/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 16.8%

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

Median rent in Moora against your income

About $5,941 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,141/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Moora Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
905
avg ICSEA score
462
total students
Moora Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 124 students
927
ICSEA
Central Midlands Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 196 students
904
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 142 students
883
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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Moora, Western Australia: 30.6120°S, 116.0067°E

Moora Schools (3)

People in Moora

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (870) Female 50.4% (885)

Population Density

4.9
people per km²
1,755 people · 361.0 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,823
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
2.7%
New Zealand
1.8%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
0.9%
Ireland
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
Italy
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
German
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
English
38.2%
Australian Aboriginal
14.0%
Scottish
8.4%
Irish
7.2%
Dutch
2.8%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.7%
Maori
1.3%
Filipino
1.0%
New Zealander
0.9%

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
39.4%
Catholic
20.7%
Anglican
14.8%
Not stated
13.9%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Baptist
2.2%
Christian (other)
2.2%
Other religions
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

15.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.1% 608
Separated
3.5% 49
Divorced
8.1% 114
Widowed
6.3% 89
Never married
39.1% 551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.0%
Couple: no children
32.9%
One parent: children under 15
14.0%
Couple: no children under 15
10.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
36.1%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
12.8%
5 persons
5.1%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Moora

Housing Tenure

Of the 629 occupied private dwellings in Moora at the 2021 Census, 26.4% were rented, 35.6% owned outright and 29.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.7% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
35.6% 224 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.6% 186 dwellings
Rented
26.4% 166 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.5% 22 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.0%
2 bedrooms
14.8%
3 bedrooms
47.8%
4 bedrooms
29.1%
5 bedrooms
4.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.2%
$300-$449/mo
3.3%
$450-$599/mo
7.7%
$600-$799/mo
14.8%
$800-$999/mo
13.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Work, income and education in Moora

Employment

Employed full-time
40.6% 484 people
Employed part-time
18.9% 225 people
Unemployed
3.9% 47 people
Not in labour force
36.5% 435 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
20.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.9%
Managers
13.4%
Clerical & Administrative
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.3%
Labourers
8.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.6%
Sales Workers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.4%
$4,000+/wk
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.3%
Did not go to work
8.3%
Walked only
5.9%
Car (passenger)
5.5%
Truck
1.8%
Other
1.4%
Bicycle
1.1%
Bus
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

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
54.9%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.6%
Certificate I/II
6.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
25.5%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Education
14.9%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Health
8.8%
Agriculture & Environment
8.2%
Architecture & Building
5.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.5%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%
Information Technology
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
41.2%
Primary: Catholic
25.8%
Primary: Government
13.7%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
1.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.3%

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
81.1%
Has need for assistance
5.6%
Need for assistance not stated
13.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
156
Diabetes
64
Asthma
57
Arthritis
57
Heart disease
52
Lung condition
34
Cancer
26
Kidney disease
24
Stroke
21
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 135
Did not provide
88.9% 1,079

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.8% 313
Not a volunteer
74.2% 901

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.6% 44
Never served
96.4% 1,180

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
1 child
14.5%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
9.2%
5+ children
1.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
29
1971: 1980
16
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
13
2001: 2010
48
2011: 2015
16
2016
6
2019
7
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
36.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,333
Moved: same area (SA2)
80
Moved from WA
77
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
11.0%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
30.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
77.8%
Step family: no other children
20.0%
Intact family: other children present
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent
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Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk $5/wk less rent
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Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk $50/wk less rent
Wagin
Income: $621/wk Rent: $195/wk $35/wk less rent
Katanning
Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk $30/wk less rent

Suburbs near Moora

The closest suburb to Moora is Coomberdale, 17.5 km away.

Coomberdale
17.5 km away · income $971/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moora

What is the population of Moora WA?

The population of Moora WA is 1,755 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km². Moora is ranked #3,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moora?

The median personal income in Moora WA is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year. The median household income is $1,371 per week. Family income is $1,823 per week. Moora is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moora?

Median rent in Moora WA is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Moora ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moora WA is $1,016. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moora?

The median age in Moora WA is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moora a good suburb to live in?

Moora is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,755. The median income is $743/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 50988. All dollar figures in AUD.