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Moana, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Moana is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 2,544. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,544 Population 3/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$27,378 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$27,378 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Moana

Moana

Moana is an outer coastal suburb in the south of Adelaide, South Australia. The suburb is approximately 36.4 km from the Adelaide city centre. It lies within the City of Onkaparinga local government area, and neighbours the suburbs Seaford, Maslin Beach, Seaford Rise and Port Noarlunga It is divided into two by Pedler Creek and the associated sand dune reserve. The beach is often referred to as Moana Beach.

People

Population2,544
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,378
Per Capita$27,378
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership81.8%
Housing Units1,018

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population2,544
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-35.1939°, 138.4761°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,378
Median Age40.0 years

About Moana

Moana is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 2,544. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Moana has a population of 2,544 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,544
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moana vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moana is $27,378, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,378 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $527, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 242 business establishments.

Income: Moana vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,378
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,378
Avg Weekly Wage$527

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moana is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 81.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,018 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.8%
Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units1,018

Property Tax

Climate in Moana

Moana has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.5° 18.4
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.7° 54.2
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25.8° 19.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.4° 37.2
May 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 56.4
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.5° 61.1
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 8.7° / 14.8° 66.1
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.8° 59.1
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.6° 44.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.6° 30.1
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.5° 21.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 23.7
Moana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1939°N, 138.4761°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 124 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 35 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 67 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 139 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 33 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 146 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 93 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 25 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 111 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 129 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 36 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 57 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 40 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in

Moana has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Moana

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Moana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
James Bassett School-National Trust
Marion Historic Village Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
Uniting Church in Australia History Centre
Unley Museum
Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum
Willunga Slate National Trust Museum
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Moana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldinga Library0.0
Aldinga Public Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Flinders University Central Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Noarlunga Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Seaford Library0.0
Sturt Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Woodcroft Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Myponga Markets
Willunga Farmers Market

Cafes in Moana

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deep Blue Cafe

Breweries in Moana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kick Back Brewery
Penny Red Brewery..
Smiling Samoyed Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Moana

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Airports Near Moana

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base EdinburghMedium Airport
Adelaide Parafield AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga AirportSmall Airport
Aldinga private airstripSmall Airport
Ardrossan AirportSmall Airport
Calvin Grove AirportSmall Airport
Cherry Gardens AirstripSmall Airport
Claremont AirbaseSmall Airport
Gawler AirportSmall Airport
Goolwa AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh International AirportSmall Airport
Hindmarsh Island private stripSmall Airport
Huntfield AirfieldSmall Airport
Lower Light AirportSmall Airport
Lyndoch AirportSmall Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Rollo's AerodromeSmall Airport
Rowland Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Strathalbyn AirportSmall Airport
Woodside AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moana

What is the population of Moana?

Moana has a population of 2,544 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Moana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,378, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moana?

Moana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Moana?

Moana has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $527. There are 242 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moana?

The median home value in Moana is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 81.8%.

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