Full-time 33.2%Part-time 15.8%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 49.7%
Dwelling Types
Moresby
House 99.3%Other 0.7%
Commute Mode
Moresby
Car 94.9%Walk 0.8%WFH 4.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
79.7%
England
5.4%
New Zealand
2.0%
South Africa
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
95.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Moresby
Is Moresby safe?
Moresby has a safety score of 27/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Strathalbyn (WA) (69/100), Woorree (69/100), Spalding (WA) (3/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Moresby?
Median weekly rent in Moresby is $600/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Strathalbyn (WA) ($720/wk), Woorree ($500/wk), Spalding (WA) ($480/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Moresby affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Moresby is $863K, up 20.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $600/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Strathalbyn (WA) ($790K), Woorree ($895K), Spalding (WA) ($480K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/moresby
Moresby is a modest-sized suburb around 375 km from central Perth with a population of 944. Buyers can expect a median price of $863k and rent of $600/week, 15% below the Perth metro median.
At 27/100, the crime score is 25 points below Perth's metro average of 52. Residents have a median age of 43 and household income of $2,224/week.