Moculta SA 5353
Moculta sits 94 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Census data records 228 residents with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $79,040 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,320. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 228. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Moculta sits at $688,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only four sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$687,500
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Short-Stay Rentals
2 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 2.0% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Moculta safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Moculta sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
1 offences
50.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Moculta killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Moculta is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Moculta.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 96
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Barossa: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Moculta is home to 228 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $79,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
228
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$79,040/yr
Census Median Rent
$260/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,320/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$37,232/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
16.9%
Total Dwellings
83
Owner-Occupier Rate
90.4%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
17.1%
Mortgage Stress
20.0%
Work From Home
13.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.1%
- Employment Rate
- 61.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,247 a year through Barossa based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 97%
- Industrial 2%
- Residential 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Barossa
In the year to August 2026, 180 new dwellings were approved across Barossa. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Kapunda, 24.2 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 382 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 460 mm
- 64 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 3.3 kmOther Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and QuarryingTop reported: Fluoride compounds · Manganese & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5353, 14 of 4,186 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.0% (84 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5353, 1,328 rooftop-solar systems totalling 9.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,985 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 79 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Ashton Hurn Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ashton Hurn LP | 67.4% |
| 2022 | Ashton Hurn LP | 61.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Moculta?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 228 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Moculta
Is Moculta a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Moculta is low (11/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Moculta?
Moculta has a moderate recorded bushfire history (48/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Moculta?
Moculta, SA had a population of 228 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Moculta, SA?
The postcode for Moculta, SA is 5353.
How far is Moculta from Adelaide?
Moculta is 94 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 74 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Moculta?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Moculta was $79,040 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Moculta?
There are too few current rental listings in Moculta for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $260, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Moculta?
The median age of residents in Moculta was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Moculta at risk of bushfire?
Moculta has a moderate recorded bushfire history (48/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Moculta walkable?
Moculta scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Moculta?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Moculta, Kapunda (24.2 km away), 460 mm of rain a year over 64 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Moculta?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Moculta belong to?
Moculta sits within the Barossa local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Moculta?
The average residential rates bill through Barossa is $2,247 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Moculta?
Across Barossa, 180 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 48.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Moculta in?
Moculta sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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