Median house price
$1.13M
+24% change
SA · Onkaparinga Council
Moana, 5169
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,640
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.3%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,631/wk
Employment rate
62.9%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,126,000
Languages at home
4.9%non-English
Most common: Spanish, Italian, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Moana is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. City outings and nearby suburbs add variety without undoing the coastal pace of everyday life. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar coastal suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Moana snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$700/wk
Houses $700 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
3,640
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
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
#6
among Coastal & beach · Emerging
Safety
28th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
88th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
46th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 49.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 28% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2239th in Australia
- State rank
- 198th in SA
- Peer rank
- #6 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #25 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $495
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 15
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,126,000
- Median price change
- +24.1%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,640(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +9.3% over 5 years · 88th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +9.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +59
- Change in 5 years
- +309
- Growth rank in SA
- 88th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,950), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,316
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,631
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 137 of 1,412
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 62.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,132 / 0 / 105 (+ 30 other)
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 70
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 54
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 207 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 183
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -7.6%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault4
- Other Property Damage And Environmental17
- Other Theft14
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury8
- Theft From Motor Vehicle6
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 997.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 46th
School list
- Seaford Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 90 Commercial Rd - West side
- Stop 91 Commercial Rd - West side
- Stop 92 Commercial Rd - West side
- Stop 93 Commercial Rd - West side
- Stop 94 Commercial Rd - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
71 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 4 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 29/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.3
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.3
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.11
Food & drink(1)
- Deep Blue CafeCafe
324 Esplanade
Sport & outdoors(12)
- Graham Rabbett ReservePark
- Park (5)
- Seaside Park at Seaside MoanaPark
- Playground (4)
- Sports field
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(10)
- Bench (11)
- Moana Beach Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- Moana Sands Conservation ParkNature Reserve
- Parking (14)
- Petrol station
- Picnic Table (4)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Shower
- Waste Basket
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Moana Sands Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
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
- Seaford Day Surgery (2.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 155
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 42.6
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
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 51 proposals
August 2026
- Removal of a significant tree, Eucalyptus Apathulata under Section 63 of the Regulations.3 FOURTH AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah11A MEADFOOT CL MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
July 2026
- Attached verandah71 THIRD AV MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Centenary Verandah9 ELBERRY CL MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling27 REGENT ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - shed18 BOUNTY ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for Rumpus room and verandah and addition of habitable shed with wet areas (toilet and shower)27 WENTWORTH ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Replacement of upper-level balcony with increasing floor area with addition of stair.28 MAIDENCOMBE DR MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling43 MACQUARIE ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Three (3) two storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement1 BATHURST AV MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding (Domestic storage shed)16 AQUA PL MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 2 64 SECOND AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Outbuilding17 OCEAN AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Alteration and additions to existing dwelling including new bedroom, extension to the existing lounge, extension to verandah, and extension to the existing carport.15 MAIDENCOMBE DR MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition including first floor addition18 BOUNTY ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)32 FOURTH AV MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Verandah21 COBALT RD MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah14 OCEAN AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah3 WATCOMBE ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah8 REDGATE CT MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- timber framed skillion verandah attached to existing house2 VISTA ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Verandah3 SHOALSTONE CT MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division 1 into 2 allotments.59 THIRD AV MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (Shed)47 BABBACOMBE DR MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences21 WENTWORTH ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Carport and swimming pool47 BABBACOMBE DR MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- 26A0672: 1 into 2 land division to create one additional allotment - existing dwelling and structure to be demolished - tree to be removed43 MACQUARIE ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Building alterations and additions to the dwelling to create a laundry, a widened garage incorporating a double-width door and a single roller door, and a rear verandah5 CORBYN CT MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
- Verandah, fences and spa pool and associated swimming pool safety features6 SAPPHIRE GRN MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
April 2026
- Install new verandah at rear of existing property75 KARKO DR MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Construction of a balcony, conversion of the existing garage to a habitable room, and retrospective application for a carport and extended verandahUNIT 2 44 SECOND AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Removal of (1) regulated tree- Araucaria heterophylla13 FOURTH AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences15A FOURTH AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
March 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall of height 1.2m4 TESSIER CT MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition and alteration with associated retaining wall of height 1.5m29 THIRD AV MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation7 PHILLIP ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Replacement Building (Replace fire damaged roof)13 SEASIDE BVD MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Dwelling additions19 DOMAIN ST MOANA SA 5169Under Assessment
February 2026
- LAND DIVISION 1-2 ALLOTMENTS (TORRENS TITLE)27 JAMIESON ST MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
- Building alterations to the existing outbuilding Modifications to existing pool barrier7 ELBERRY CL MOANA SA 5169Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
- Member of Parliament
- Amanda RISHWORTH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,919
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.9 km away).
Coalition 25.6%Labor 74.4%
3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Seaford RiseLabor 74.3% · Coalition 25.6% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Seaford CentralLabor 75.6% · Coalition 24.4% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Maslin BeachLabor 71.8% · Coalition 28.2% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Seaford MeadowsLabor 74.3% · Coalition 25.7% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Port Noarlunga SouthLabor 80.5% · Coalition 19.5% TPP (2025)3.6 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
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