Moana, SA 5169 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Moana is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5169, home to 3,316 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 32 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,316
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,631 /week
- Median personal income
- $810 /week
- Median family income
- $2,010 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Moana Primary School
- Seaford Secondary College
- Seaford Rise Primary School
- All Saints Catholic Primary School
- Seaford K-7 A Birth to Year 7 Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 74 bus stops
- Stop 86 Commercial Rd - West side
- Stop 86 Commercial Rd - East side
- Stop School Robertson Rd / Spruce Av
- Stop 87 Commercial Rd - West side
- Seaford Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 53 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 27.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,818 resolvable premises in Moana. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,117 across postcode 5169 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 425 theft, 301 property damage, 258 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moana?
Moana (SA 5169) had 3,316 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Moana?
The median advertised rent in Moana is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Moana?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Moana covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Moana Primary School (0.4 km), Seaford Secondary College (0.9 km), Seaford Rise Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Moana?
Moana is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Moana?
Across postcode 5169, 1,117 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (425), property damage (301), violent (258). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Moana?
In Moana, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (27.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Moana?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moana centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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