NSW · Upper Hunter Shire Council
Moonan Flat, 2337
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- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Moonan Flat is a welcoming smaller community in Upper Hunter Shire, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Population
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,458
- Dwelling vacancy
- 30.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 73
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $585
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 56
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 9
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 68.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +12.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment67
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Other Theft34
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- 5790 Hunter Rd
- 5850 Hunter Rd
- Hunter Rd After Moonan Brook Rd
- Hunter Rd Opp Moonan Flat Post Office
- Moonan Flat Post Office, Hunter Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
11 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia6 MOONAN STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Additional Information Requested
2025· 1 proposal
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4771 HUNTER ROAD MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
2024· 1 proposal
October 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 MACCALLUM STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
2023· 2 proposals
August 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces26 ELLERSTON STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Bed and breakfast accommodation; Stormwater management systems; Hotel or motel accommodation4 MITCHELL STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
2022· 4 proposals
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development1 MACCALLUM STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 ELLERSTON STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling25 ELLERSTON STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
March 2022
- Demolition; Garages, carports and car parking spaces13 SEMPILL STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
2021· 2 proposals
December 2021
- Subdivision of landHUNTER ROAD MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development1 MACCALLUM STREET MOONAN FLAT 2337Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Belmadar ParkPark
- Moonan Flat Recreation ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 70
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime50
- Fraudcrime27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime67
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime56
- Other Theftcrime34
- 5790 Hunter Rdtransport
- 5850 Hunter Rdtransport
- Hunter Rd After Moonan Brook Rdtransport
- Hunter Rd Opp Moonan Flat Post Officetransport
- Moonan Flat Post Office, Hunter Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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