Moora
Moora's 20.8% dwelling vacancy rate is its most unusual housing signal, sitting alongside a population of 1,755 and a median age of 42. The town is strongly detached, with 90.8% of homes separate houses, while 47.8% have three bedrooms and 34.3% have four or more. Compared with nearby Watheroo and Miling, Moora functions as the more established local service centre, supported by education and healthcare employment. Its profile is older than the national average by 2 years, and 83.7% of residents stayed at the same address, pointing to a settled community with limited housing pressure.
Local council: Moora
Population
1,755
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,371/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Moora suits buyers who prioritise detached space and manageable ongoing costs over a deep apartment market. Separate houses account for 90.8% of dwellings, with 47.8% containing three bedrooms and 34.3% four or more. Weekly rent is $230 and the monthly mortgage measure is $1,016, while mortgage costs equal 17.1% of household income and rent equals 16.8%, both below levels usually associated with acute stress. A current median house price is unavailable, so buyers should compare recent settled sales carefully. Compared with apartment-oriented regional centres, Moora provides a clearer family-house profile, although the 20.8% vacancy rate may reflect a thin or uneven market.
For Buyers
Moora suits buyers who prioritise detached space and manageable ongoing costs over a deep apartment market. Separate houses account for 90.8% of dwellings, with 47.8% containing three bedrooms and 34.3% four or more. Weekly rent is $230 and the monthly mortgage measure is $1,016, while mortgage costs equal 17.1% of household income and rent equals 16.8%, both below levels usually associated with acute stress. A current median house price is unavailable, so buyers should compare recent settled sales carefully. Compared with apartment-oriented regional centres, Moora provides a clearer family-house profile, although the 20.8% vacancy rate may reflect a thin or uneven market.
For Investors
Moora presents a low-rent, high-vacancy investment case rather than a straightforward yield story. Weekly rent is $230, 28.0% of dwellings are rented, and vacancy reaches 20.8%, so gross income may be attractive only if the purchase price is low and the property remains occupied. Rent growth of 25.4% indicates recent upward movement, but the combination of zero recorded developments in the past 12 months and high vacancy suggests local demand can be uneven. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may support tenant turnover, while the population of 1,755 limits depth compared with larger regional markets. Investors should stress-test longer vacancy periods and maintenance on detached homes, which make up 90.8% of stock.
Schools in Moora
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ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
MOORA PRIMARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL MIDLANDS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographics
Moora has an older, more settled demographic profile than Australia overall. Median age is 42, which is 2 years above the national figure, while university attainment is 14.1%, or 16 percentage points below national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 11.9%, 9.7 points below the national comparison, and average household size is 2.3 people, 0.2 below the national figure. English ancestry is the largest nominated background at 671 people, followed by Scottish at 148 and Irish at 127. Christianity counts 792 residents versus 692 reporting no religion. With 83.7% staying at the same address, Moora is more stable than a high-turnover growth suburb because fewer households are moving through the local market.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.8%
Houses
7.9%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Moora's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and oriented to established households. Separate houses represent 90.8% of dwellings, while semi-detached homes account for 7.9%; the apartment share is not reported. Three-bedroom homes make up 47.8% and four-plus-bedroom homes 34.3%, giving the town more large-format stock than apartment-dominated markets. Tenure is split between 37.8% owning outright, 31.4% with a mortgage and 28.0% renting. Mortgage costs equal 17.1% of household income and rent 16.8%, so affordability is below acute-stress levels for many households. No current median house price is available, which makes direct price-to-income comparison impossible; household income sits at the 35.5th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,016
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$230
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$743
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
20.8%
Unoccupied
163
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.8%
Couples with children
45.3%
Couples, no children
19.2%
Single parent
417
Total families
Economy & Employment
Moora's economy is led by Education at 17.1% of jobs, followed by Healthcare at 12.4%, Agriculture at 10.3%, Construction at 8.5% and Retail at 8.0%. That mix links local work to schools, services, farms and building activity rather than a single employer. The main occupations are Trades with 124 workers, Labourers 105, Clerical and Admin 96, Managers 93 and Machinery and Drivers 93, reinforcing the practical and service-based profile. Unemployment is 5.8%, participation 56.9% and full-time employment 63.5%, while household income sits at the 35.5th percentile nationally. SEIFA results are mixed: education and occupation rank in decile 4, economic resources in decile 6, and disadvantage and advantage both in decile 5. Compared with higher-income regional centres, this suggests moderate resources with uneven education and job access.
Unemployment
5.8%
Labour Force
805
Unemployed
47
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.5%
Part-time
30.6%
Participation
56.9%
Employed
758
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.1%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
11.9%
Dwellings
619
Transport to Work
Moora is practical for residents with a car, but less convenient for households needing frequent public transport. Car drivers account for 80.0% of journeys, compared with 0.7% using public transport, while 7.5% walk or cycle and 6.0% work from home. The town has 3 schools spanning government primary, government senior high and non-government schooling; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. Suburb-level crime figures are not available, so current local safety advice is worth checking before renting or buying. IRSAD and IRSD are both in decile 5, indicating a middle position rather than the higher advantage seen in some affluent centres. With density of 4.9 people per square kilometre, Moora offers a low-density setting, but daily errands are more car-dependent than in metropolitan suburbs.
Drive
80.0%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
7.5%
Work from Home
6.0%
Growth Outlook
Moora's outlook is steady rather than explosive. The forecast trend is 1.0% annual growth, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while the wider area's population change is 13.2% over ten years. The shift trajectory is Stable and the gentrification score is 26 at the Early signs stage, so improvement is more likely to be gradual than driven by rapid reinvestment. Affordability is labelled Improving, moving from 55.9 in 2011 to 47.6 in 2021, and real income growth is 19.6%. Rents have risen 25.4%, which can lift investor interest but also pressure tenants. Compared with major growth corridors, Moora's 1.0% pace points to an established regional market where education, healthcare and overseas migration support continuity.
Population trend: Moora council area
Moora sits in the Moora council area. These are the council area's residents, not Moora's.
Residents 2025
2,421
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.3%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
-0.8%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Moora compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moora a good suburb to live in?
Moora can suit households wanting a low-density regional town, detached housing and access to local schools and services. It has 1,755 residents, density of 4.9 people per square kilometre and 80.0% car-driver travel, so it is better suited to people comfortable driving than to public-transport-dependent households.
What is the median house price in Moora?
A current median house price is not available for Moora. The town's housing indicators include weekly rent of $230, a monthly mortgage measure of $1,016 and 90.8% separate houses. Buyers should use recent settled sales and compare properties by land, condition and tenure rather than relying on an unreliable headline median.
What schools are in Moora?
Moora has 3 schools: Moora Primary School, Central Midlands Senior High School and St Joseph's School. The mix includes 2 government schools and 1 non-government school across primary and senior-high provision. Check the exact address for enrolment zones, transport arrangements and current intake requirements.
Is Moora safe?
A current suburb-level crime rate is not available, so a precise safety comparison cannot be made. Moora has 1,755 residents and a low density of 4.9 people per square kilometre, but those figures do not determine personal safety. Check current WA Police information and speak with local agents or residents about street-level conditions before deciding.
Is Moora good for property investment?
Moora may suit investors seeking a lower-rent regional entry point, but vacancy is the key risk. Weekly rent is $230, vacancy is 20.8% and 28.0% of dwellings are rented, while rent growth reached 25.4%. With zero recorded developments in the last 12 months and no current median house price, investors should model long vacancies and verify recent sales before buying.
How is Moora's population changing?
Moora's population outlook is stable rather than rapidly expanding. The local population is 1,755, forecast annual growth is 1.0% and the wider area's 10-year population change is 13.2%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the gentrification score is 26 at the Early signs stage. That points to gradual change, not a sharp shift in the town's established character.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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