Moora, WA 6510 — Suburb Profile

In short

Moora is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6510, home to 1,755 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Victoria Plains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk

Population1,755

Median age42

Area361 km²

To CBD141 km

LGAMoora

Demographics

Population: 1,755
Median age: 42 years
Median household income: $1,371 /week
Median personal income: $743 /week
Median family income: $1,823 /week
Average household size: 2.3
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Moora
Statistical region (SA4): Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification: Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Durack

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $230 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,016
Rent share of household income: 17%

Schools

St Joseph's School Other · Independent
Central Midlands Senior High School Secondary · Government
Moora Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

Transwa Bay Transwa Moora bus · 209 m

Lifestyle & amenities

2 pubs and bars
7 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 66.3% of the 1,265 resolvable premises in Moora. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

Fibre to the Premises: 4.9%
Fibre to the Node: 66.3%
Fixed Wireless: 28.1%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

Figures cover the whole Wheatbelt District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Other suburbs in Moora

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Moora?

Moora (WA 6510) had 1,755 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Moora local government area.

What is the median rent in Moora?

The median advertised rent in Moora is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Moora?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Moora covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (0.6 km), Central Midlands Senior High School (0.7 km), Moora Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Moora?

Moora is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (66.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Moora?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Moora?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Moora centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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