Moora (WA)

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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address verifications by Districts since the Census, the resident population of the suburb of Moora (WA) is projected to be approximately 1,882 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 127 people (7.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 1,755 residents. This growth is calculated from the estimated resident count of 1,882, determined by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures and an additional 377 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 5.2 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment. The 7.2% rate of growth since the census is within 2.1 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid demographic trends. Excess births over deaths drove this expansion, accounts for approximately 53.0% of the overall population rise during recent timeframes.

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Moora supports a diverse labor market with a balanced mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations across various sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to aggregated statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 924 employed residents. The local unemployment rate stands 2.6% higher than the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while the labor force participation rate aligns closely with the regional figure of 65.6%. Census data indicates that a minor 5.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of COVID-19 restrictions.

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Taxpayer records from the ATO for financial year 2023 show a median income of $46,955 and an average income of $58,647 in the postcode area containing Moora. These figures are below national baselines, contrasting with Regional WA's median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Applying the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% recorded since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $52,087 for the median and $65,057 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local incomes across household, family, and individual categories are modest, falling between the 25th and 37th percentiles. The primary income group is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, accounting for 31.1% of residents (585 people), which matches the wider region's proportion of . Residents retain of their income after housing costs, showing manageable debt loads, though overall disposable income ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Moora consisted of 90.8% standalone houses and 9.2% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options across Regional WA. The level of outright home ownership stood at 39.5%, which is significantly higher than the Regional WA average, while the remaining homes were occupied by households with a mortgage (32.0%) or tenants (28.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,016 was much lower than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent was $230 compared to the regional figure of $265. At a national level, Moora's mortgage costs are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.

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Families comprise the majority of households at 64.5%, which includes 22.2% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 12.1% single-parent homes. The remaining 35.5% consists of non-family households, with single-person homes making up 31.9% and group living situations representing 2.7%. The typical household size is 2.3 individuals, slightly below the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The region records lower levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 12.6%, well below the national benchmark of 30.4%. This gap highlights a clear opportunity for targeted academic programs. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.1%) and certificate-level qualifications (32.9%).

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Analysis of transit options indicates 1 active public transport stop within Moora, consisting of bus services. This stop is served by 1 individual route, which provides a total of 8 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 952 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%, while 7% of residents walk to work. Households average 1.5 vehicles. A minor 5.8% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health assessments indicate notable challenges based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across multiple age brackets, combined with a relatively low rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 50% of the population (~950 people). This rate falls below the Regional WA average of 56.4% and the national baseline of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizenship at 82.9%, Australian-born residents at 88.1%, and monolingual English speakers at 95.7% of the population. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 52.9% of the local population, compared to 44.6% across Regional WA.

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The median age of 42 years in Moora is slightly higher than the Regional WA average of 40 and older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to Regional WA, the local area has a larger proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group (13.0%) but fewer residents aged 35 - 44 (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, children aged 0 to 4 have increased from 5.3% to 6.9% of the population, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.5% to 12.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 14.0% to 12.4%, and the 55 to cohort dropped from to . Looking toward demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age profile, led by a increase in the to cohort (adding people to grow from to ), while the to and + brackets are expected to experience population declines.

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Moora currently has an estimated 129 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 82 children aged 0-2 and 54 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 39% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 28% by 2041 (to approximately 165 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 178. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.