Moonee Beach (NSW)

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According to census figures, the suburb of Moonee Beach had 2,176 residents in 2021, but recent assessments of administrative data and localized registry updates indicate the population has grown to approximately 2,662 by May 2026. This representing a 22.3% gain, or 486 additional residents. The revised figure is calculated from a base of 2,654 estimated in mid-2025 using official demography reports, supplemented by 222 new addresses confirmed since the census. The local density stands at 146 persons per square kilometer, which points to a spacious environment with capacity for expansion. This 22.3% rate of growth outpaced both the SA3 territory at 3.7% and the broader SA4 district, establishing the suburb of Moonee Beach as a regional leader in expansion. Positive contributions came from all demographic factors, including interstate arrivals and natural change, though overseas immigration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 41.0% of the overall increase.

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The local workforce features a high concentration of essential service personnel, with job numbers increasing by 3.5% over the past year. The current jobless rate is exceptionally low at 1.1%. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,301, and the unemployment rate was 3.0% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%. Workforce engagement remains standard at 63.3%, slightly above the 60.6% recorded across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 15.7% of the local workforce worked from home, a figure likely influenced by recent pandemic conditions.

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Tax statistics for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Moonee Beach has a median individual income of $42,981 and an average income of $54,279, which is below the national average and lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $47,417 for the median and $59,881 for the average. Census records place local household and personal earnings around the 53rd percentile nationally. The most common weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which includes 34.3% of the population, or 913 residents, compared to 29.9% across the wider region. Residents retain 85.4% of their income after paying for housing, and the area ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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At the time of the census, the housing mix in the suburb of Moonee Beach consisted of 90.2% detached houses and 9.8% alternative options like townhouses or apartments, compared to Regional NSW's ratio of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The homeownership rate matches the regional standard of 39.3%, with 40.8% of properties mortgaged and 19.8% occupied by renters. Typical monthly mortgage outlays are $1,965, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. Median weekly rent is $450, compared to $330 regionally. Nationally, these figures exceed the Australian average mortgage payment of $1,863 and the typical rent of $375.

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Families make up 83.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 36.6%, couples without children at 35.4%, and single-parent households at 10.3%. The remaining 16.5% are non-family households, including lone-person households at 14.3% and group living situations at 1.8%. The average household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Higher education attainment in the area is lower than the state average, with 21.9% of residents holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 14.9%, followed by post-graduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of 12.7% with advanced diplomas and 30.6% with certificates.

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Public transit options within the suburb of Moonee Beach include 43 active bus stops. These stops are served by 18 routes, which provide 242 weekly trips in total. Accessibility is high, with the average resident living within 224 meters of a transit point. Because the suburb of Moonee Beach is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 97% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is above the regional average. Census records from 2021 show that 15.7% of residents worked from home, a figure likely influenced by temporary pandemic restrictions.

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Local health trends are generally positive, with low rates of common illnesses across both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 48% of the community, or about 1,289 people, holding private policies. This is lower than the 51.9% average for Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

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The local population has a low level of cultural diversity, with 87.3% of residents born in Australia, 93.8% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.2% of the population. However, the most distinct religious difference is in the Other category, which represents 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 40 in the suburb of Moonee Beach is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 43, but sits just above the national median of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is highly represented at 16.5%, while the 75 - 84 demographic is underrepresented at 6.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.7% to 11.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.8% to 6.2%. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.2% to 10.6%. Projections for 2041 suggest significant demographic shifts, with the to cohort expected to grow by people, representing a increase from to .

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Moonee Beach currently has an estimated 151 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 85 children aged 0-2 and 56 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 29% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 46% by 2041 (to approximately 220 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 301. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.