Median house price
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NSW · Central Coast Council
Mooney Mooney, 2083
Population
350
Growth (1 yr)
-1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
-2.9%
Median age
52
Median income
$1,978/wk
Employment rate
56.9%
Languages at home
6.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Mooney Mooney is a regional centre in Central Coast Council that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mooney Mooney snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
350
-1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#199
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
80th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
2nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4149th in Australia
- State rank
- 1294th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #199 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #440 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
-1.0% annual · -2.9% over 5 years · 2th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $1,978
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 140
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,400
- Employment rate
- 56.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 135 / 3 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 111.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 175 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Other Offences10
- Other Theft7
- Steal From Motor Vehicle22
- Transport Regulatory Offences16
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 · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
6 public transport stops in this suburb
- Old Pacific Hwy Opp Kowan Rd
- Old Pacific Hwy Opp Kowan Rd
- Pacific Hwy At Kowan St
- Point Rd At Mara Cres
- Point Rd At Mara Cres
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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
41 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 11/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.86
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.71
Food & drink(1)
- Mooney Mooney ClubRestaurant
Community(1)
- Mooney Mooney Public SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Deerubbin ReservePark
- Peter D'Emden ReservePark
- Playground
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(14)
- Mooney Mooney Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
Point Road, Mooney Mooney
- Fish Cleaning
- Spectacle Island Nature ReserveNature Reserve
- Mooney Mooney Rest AreaParking
- Parking (7)
- Picnic Table (5)
- Public Toilet Deerubbun Reserve, Mooney MooneyPublic toilets
Peats Ferry Road, Mooney Mooney
- Public Toilet Hawkesbury Rest Area NB, Mooney MooneyPublic toilets
Pacific Motorway, Mooney Mooney
- Public toilets
- Shelter (7)
- Deerubbin Reserve Boat Ramp - Lane 1Slipway
Peats Ferry Road, Mooney Mooney
- Deerubbin Reserve Boat Ramp - Lane 2Slipway
Peats Ferry Road, Mooney Mooney
- Waste Basket
- Waste Disposal (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Deerubbin ReservePark
- Peter D'Emden ReservePark
- Spectacle Island Nature ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- 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 — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Think Well Hypnotherapy (15.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
April 2026
- SubdivisionPacfic Highway Mooney Mooney 12/-/DP1158746Under Assessment
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool7-8 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure85 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation114-116 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Emergency services facilityPEATS FERRY ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22-23 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure15 KOWAN STREET MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Emergency services facilityPEATS FERRY ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Business premises; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Access ramp; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Information and education facility; Jetty; Hours of operation and tradingPACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Additional Information Requested
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation61 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Swimming pool9-12 Pacific Highway Mooney Mooney 2083Withdrawn
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Emergency services facilityPEATS FERRY ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure113 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure77 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
2023· 9 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia18 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure119 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Withdrawn
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
June 2023
- Other99 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
May 2023
- Demolition; Port, wharf, boating facilities45 Point Road Mooney Mooney NSWDetermined
- Other2 Possum Close, Mooney MooneyDetermined
- Shed34 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development42 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development22-23 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing93 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
July 2022
- Shed11 KOWAN STREET MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
June 2022
- Demolition; Industrial development15 KOWAN STREET MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing93 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling100 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
February 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces37 PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling33A PACIFIC HIGHWAY MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
2021· 6 proposals
October 2021
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing93 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
August 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development2A POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY NSW 2083Determined
May 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development85 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
- Dwelling; Demolition36 POINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
March 2021
- Other15 KOWAN STREET MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
January 2021
- Dwelling106 Point Road Mooney Mooney 2083Determined
2020· 1 proposal
November 2020
- Demolition; Educational establishmentPOINT ROAD MOONEY MOONEY 2083Determined
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 · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
- Member of Parliament
- Gordon REID (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,922
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 10.5 km away).
Coalition 37.0%Labor 63.0%
3.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Mooney MooneyLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Mount WhiteLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)8.4 km away
- Umina WestLabor 70.0% · Coalition 30.0% TPP (2025)9.4 km away
- Umina BeachLabor 66.4% · Coalition 33.6% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
- Woy Woy WestLabor 64.9% · Coalition 35.1% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Central Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.