Moil
At 1.04 square kilometres, Moil packs roughly 2,000 residents into a density of 1,919 per km2, well above what most Darwin-area suburbs achieve. Household income sits at the 76.1st percentile nationally, yet the median house price of $399,000 is far below Sydney or Melbourne equivalents, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 22.2%. The suburb reads as an affordable, detached-house-dominant area on an aging trajectory: the senior share grew 6.4 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 4.2 points. Overseas-born residents reach 34.0%, which is 12.4 points above the national figure, reflecting consistent net overseas migration of 48 persons a year.
Population
2,000
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,033/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$399K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $399,000 is notably affordable compared to most Australian capital city suburbs, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2% sits below the 30% stress threshold even at a median household income in the 76.1st percentile nationally. Monthly repayments average $1,950. Separate houses dominate at 86.4% of dwellings, with semi-detached stock covering the remaining 13.6%, so buyers get a genuine detached-house market rather than an apartment-driven one. Bedrooms skew large: 37.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.6% have 3 bedrooms, meaning families get space. Outright owners account for 25.3% of households and mortgage holders 40.3%, a mortgage-belt profile consistent with steady owner-occupier demand.
For Buyers
The median house price of $399,000 is notably affordable compared to most Australian capital city suburbs, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2% sits below the 30% stress threshold even at a median household income in the 76.1st percentile nationally. Monthly repayments average $1,950. Separate houses dominate at 86.4% of dwellings, with semi-detached stock covering the remaining 13.6%, so buyers get a genuine detached-house market rather than an apartment-driven one. Bedrooms skew large: 37.4% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 46.6% have 3 bedrooms, meaning families get space. Outright owners account for 25.3% of households and mortgage holders 40.3%, a mortgage-belt profile consistent with steady owner-occupier demand.
For Investors
Renters make up 34.4% of households, providing a solid tenant base for landlords. Weekly rent of $310 against a $399,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, meaningfully higher than most eastern-seaboard markets. The vacancy rate sits at 6.1%, elevated above typical investment comfort levels, which reflects Darwin's periodic oversupply cycles and warrants due diligence on absorption. Net overseas migration averages 48 persons a year, the primary growth driver, while net internal migration runs at negative 43, so the suburb relies on international arrivals to offset residents leaving for other parts of Australia. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, suggesting limited new supply pressure in the near term.
Schools in Moil iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Moil Primary School
T-6 · 167 students
Casuarina Senior College
10-12 · 690 students
Demographics
Moil's median age of 37 is 3.0 years below the national figure, reflecting a working-age profile, though the suburb is aging: the young share fell 1.8 points and the senior share rose 6.4 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents at 34.0% run 12.4 percentage points above the national average. The top ancestries are English (508 residents), Irish (177) and Greek (156), with Greek also the most spoken non-English language at 70 speakers, alongside Mandarin (15) and Nepali (15). University qualifications reach 34.2%, which is 4.1 points above the national figure, and the average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (725 families). The volunteering rate of 18.4% points to an engaged resident base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.4%
Houses
13.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 86.4% are separate houses and 13.6% are semi-detached, with apartments absent from the recorded stock. Three-bedroom homes account for 46.6% of dwellings and 4-plus bedroom homes 37.4%, making Moil a suburb of family-sized homes rather than small dwellings. Tenure splits into outright owners 25.3%, mortgage holders 40.3% and renters 34.4%. The rent-to-income ratio of 15.2% and mortgage-to-income of 22.2% both sit below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable compared to eastern capitals. The median house price of $399,000 is estimated from rent (2025 data), and the vacancy rate of 6.1% is above the national average, suggesting some softness in demand relative to supply.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$310
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$939
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
42
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.0%
Couples, no children
1,587
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs 18.2% of the working residents (112 workers), the largest sector, followed by Public Administration at 16.6% (102 workers) and Education at 13.3% (82 workers). This government-and-services concentration is typical of Darwin suburbs and provides stable, recession-resilient employment. Professionals are the top occupation group at 200 workers, followed by Community and Personal Services (131) and Clerical and Administrative roles (128). The full-time employment rate of 67.8% is reasonable, and the unemployment rate of 5.0% is moderate. SEIFA scores place Moil at decile 5 on IRSAD and decile 4 on IRSD, indicating middling advantage nationally, with real incomes declining 7.4% over the decade despite the 76.1st percentile household income ranking.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
1,191
Unemployed
45
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.8%
Part-time
27.2%
Participation
62.5%
Employed
923
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.2%
Postgraduate
10.4%
Born Overseas
34.0%
Dwellings
647
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 84.9% of residents driving to work, compared to the national trend toward more diverse transport use, with only 2.5% using public transport and 3.6% walking or cycling. The suburb scores at IRSAD decile 5 nationally, indicating middle-range socioeconomic advantage. At 4.7%, the share of residents needing daily assistance (87 people) is modest. Housing stress is low: rent-to-income at 15.2% and mortgage-to-income at 22.2% both stay comfortably below stress thresholds. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. The 73.8% of residents who stayed in the same address for five years signals reasonable neighbourhood stability, above what high-mobility NT areas typically show.
Drive
84.9%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.09%/yr
(-2 people/yr)
EstablishedMoil's population trajectory is gently declining at negative 0.09% annually, losing roughly 2 persons per year, and the 10-year change of negative 1.3% is below the national growth average for established suburbs. Historical counts plateaued at 2,164 across 2024 to 2025, with medium forecasts projecting a slide to 2,120 by 2031. Overseas migration at positive 48 net per year is the only growth driver, offset by net internal outflow of negative 43 as residents leave for other parts of Australia. The gentrification score of zero means no price-uplift pressure is present. Rent grew 3.3% while real incomes fell 7.4%, a squeeze that may continue to limit demand.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+48
Net Internal / yr
-43
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Moil compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moil a good suburb to live in?
Moil offers affordable housing with a median house price of $399,000 and housing costs well below stress thresholds: rent-to-income at 15.2% and mortgage-to-income at 22.2%. Household income sits at the 76.1st percentile nationally. The suburb has no recorded schools inside its boundary, and the vacancy rate of 6.1% reflects some softness in the Darwin market.
What is the median house price in Moil?
The median house price in Moil is approximately $399,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $310 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,950. This is significantly lower than most Australian capital city suburbs, placing it in an affordable bracket relative to the 76.1st percentile household income.
What schools are in Moil?
No schools are recorded inside the Moil suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Darwin suburbs. The local population is relatively well educated, with 34.2% holding university qualifications, which is 4.1 percentage points above the national average.
Is Moil safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Moil in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores at SEIFA IRSAD decile 5, indicating middling socioeconomic advantage nationally. Only 4.7% of residents (87 people) need daily assistance, and 73.8% have lived at the same address for five years, suggesting relative neighbourhood stability.
Is Moil good for property investment?
At a $399,000 median with weekly rent of $310, the gross yield is near 4.0%, higher than most eastern-seaboard markets. The 34.4% renter share provides a steady tenant pool. The 6.1% vacancy rate is elevated and worth monitoring, and net internal migration is negative 43 per year, meaning the suburb relies on overseas arrivals (positive 48 net) to sustain demand.
How is Moil's population changing?
Moil's population is declining slowly at negative 0.09% per year, or roughly 2 people annually, with the 10-year change at negative 1.3%. The 2024 to 2025 count held at 2,164, and medium forecasts project a drop to around 2,120 by 2031. Overseas migration at positive 48 net annually is the only growth driver, offset by negative 43 internal outflow.
What languages are spoken in Moil?
About 34.0% of Moil residents were born overseas, which is 12.4 percentage points above the national figure. Greek is the most spoken non-English language with 70 speakers, followed by Mandarin and Nepali with 15 speakers each. The top ancestries are English (508 residents), Irish (177) and Greek (156).
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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