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Moonah, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Moonah is a small city in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 5,311. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
5,311 Population 9/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone
$24,775 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,775 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Moonah

Moonah

Moonah is a residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the Hobart LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south-east of the town of Glenorchy. The 2016 census recorded a population of 5421 for the state suburb of Moonah.
It is a suburb in the city of Hobart, located approximately 5 km north of the central business district of Hobart, and lying directly north of the inner city suburb New Town.

People

Population5,311
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,775
Per Capita$24,775
Unemployment7.4%

Housing

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Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership59.8%
Housing Units2,124

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population5,311
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates-42.8462°, 147.3023°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,775
Median Age35.0 years

About Moonah

Moonah is a small city in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 5,311. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Moonah has a population of 5,311 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,311
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
35.0yrs
Median Age
10% below Australia avg
565.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moonah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Moonah is $24,775, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,775 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $476, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 505 business establishments.

Income: Moonah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,775
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,775
Avg Weekly Wage$476

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)505

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moonah is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,124 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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

Homeownership59.8%
Owner-Occupied59.8%
Renter-Occupied40.2%
Housing Units2,124

Property Tax

Climate in Moonah

Moonah has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (17.8°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.8°C / 64°F 13° / 22.7° 41.1
Feb 17.5°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.2° 37.8
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.7° 35.4
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 41.2
May 11.4°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.2° 39.7
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 5.5° / 12.7° 45.9
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.6° 42.2
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 5.6° / 13.7° 64.7
Sep 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 57.7
Oct 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.6° 52.9
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 10° / 19.2° 49.4
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 11.6° / 21° 53.7
Moonah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area565.8 sq mi (1,465.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-42.8462°N, 147.3023°W
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Oct 8, 2024.

Jun 15, 2002 46 km NNE of Bagdad, Australia M4.7 70 km
Oct 8, 2024 82 km SW of Geeveston, Australia M4.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
August 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in

Moonah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Moonah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bowen Road Primary School - - - -
Hobart City High School - New Town Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Moonah

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Local Radio 936 Hobart AAC - AAC+ 56 kbps
Anthony Borghesi - AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Hobart - AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Moonah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apple Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania
Channel Museum
Claremont War Memorial Hall
Gatekeeper Cottage
Grote Reber Museum
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Matron's Quarters
Mawsons Hut Replica Museum
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Narryna Heritage Museum
Richmond Gaol
Rosny Barn
Tasmania Police Museum
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum

Libraries in Moonah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library0.0
Bridgewater Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Glenorchy Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
LINC0.0
New Norfolk Lbrary0.0
Rosny Library0.0
Rosny Library0.0
State Library of Tasmania0.0

Farmers Markets in Moonah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Affordable Furniture
Salamanca Market
TCM Market

Restaurants in Moonah

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

China Town Restaurant
Cyclo
Minggor
Rock Sea House
Special Taste of Hunan
St Albi Bar & Eatery

Cafes in Moonah

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sault

Clinics in Moonah

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hopkins Street Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Moonah

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Shopping Malls in Moonah

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moonah Central

Gyms in Moonah

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leviathan Strength Gym
Totum Movement
Zap Fitness

Breweries in Moonah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Deep South Brewing Company
Deep South Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company
Last Rites Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Moonah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Moonah

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hobart International AirportHBALarge Airport
Bothwell Airport-Small Airport
Bruny Island Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge Aerodrome-Small Airport
Glendevie Airport-Small Airport
Jericho Airport-Small Airport
Lagoon Bay Airport-Small Airport
Sandfly Airport-Small Airport
Triabunna Airport-Small Airport
Tunbridge Airport-Small Airport
Windrush International Airport-Small Airport
Woodbury Airfield-Small Airport
YDNA-Small Airport

Post Offices in Moonah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moonah Post Office

Treatment Centers in Moonah

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bathurst Street Skin Cancer Clinic
City Doctors & Travel Clinic
Gregory Street Psychology
Hopkins Street Medical Clinic
Millbrook Rise Centre
Psychology Centre
Sandy Bay Clinic
Sandy Bay Podiatry
Silk Laser Clinics
st.lukes Health

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moonah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Velocity Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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 Moonah

What is the population of Moonah?

Moonah has a population of 5,311 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 565.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moonah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,775, 67% 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 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moonah?

Moonah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Moonah?

The unemployment rate in Moonah is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $476. There are 505 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moonah?

The median home value in Moonah is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 59.8%.

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