Litchfield Council
Moulden
Moulden at a glance
Median house
$380,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,053
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Moulden.
Moulden (0830) sits in the Litchfield region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $380,000, below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Moulden has roughly 3,053 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moulden scores 12/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moulden's population at 3,053, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,053
Median age
33
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $380,000 on a typical sale, below the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Moulden on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$380,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$380,000
$308,880
3,053
Median age: 33
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.06% (median rent $370/wk against a $380,000 price tag). Units yield 4.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.06%
Based on $380,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.97%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
12
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moulden.
Local schools for Moulden
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forrest Parade School
Moulden Primary School
Woodroffe Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1705 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.3°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
19.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Moulden.
- What is the median house price in Moulden?
- The median house price in Moulden, NT 0830 is $380,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Moulden postcode?
- Moulden is in the 0830 postcode, in NT, in the Litchfield Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moulden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Moulden?
- There are 16 schools serving Moulden on this page, including Forrest Parade School, Moulden Primary School, Woodroffe Primary School.
- How walkable is Moulden?
- Moulden has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Moulden?
- Moulden is close to Bellamack, Archer, Woodroffe, Rosebery Heights, Marlow Lagoon.
- What is the population of Moulden?
- Moulden has approximately 3,053 residents. The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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