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Moa Island QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Moa Island, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Moa Island QLD is 432 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moa Island is $472 per week ($24,544 per year). Median rent in Moa Island is $120 per week ($520 per month). Moa Island has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Moa Island has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Moa Island Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moa Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$472/wk

$24,544 per year

#8496 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moa Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (208) Female 52.3% (228)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

432 people · 170.7 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,093

Family income/wk

Moa Island Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Moa Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Moa Island Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Moa Island Religion

Anglican

38.7%

Christian (other)

20.3%

Pentecostal

16.0%

Not stated

10.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

6.4%

No Religion

5.0%

Catholic

2.1%

Lattr day Snts

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moa Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Moa Island Languages Spoken at Home

Other

50.6%

Australian Indigenous

49.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Moa Island Employment

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Employed full-time

26.2% 65 people

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Employed part-time

14.9% 37 people

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Unemployed

4.4% 11 people

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Not in labour force

54.4% 135 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Moa Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.6%

Certificate I/II

19.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Bachelor Degree

10.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Moa Island Occupation

Professionals

20.3%

Managers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.5%

Community & Personal Service

15.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.4%

Labourers

11.4%

Sales Workers

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Moa Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.1%

Education

17.4%

Engineering

14.5%

Health

13.0%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Society & Culture

8.7%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Moa Island Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moa Island Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moa Island Marital Status

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Married

27.1% 81

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Separated

2.3% 7

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Divorced

2.3% 7

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Widowed

5.7% 17

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Never married

62.5% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moa Island Ancestry

Other

73.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

20.6%

English

3.3%

Australian

2.3%

Scottish

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moa Island School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

65.5%

Secondary — Government

11.9%

Pre-school

8.3%

Vocational Education

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Moa Island Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 25

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No need for assistance

96.7% 735

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Moa Island Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.6% 64

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Not a volunteer

75.4% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moa Island How People Get to Work

Walked only

53.7%

Car (driver)

29.6%

Car (passenger)

9.3%

Did not go to work

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Moa Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles

55.6%

1 vehicle

33.1%

2 vehicles

8.1%

3 vehicles

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Moa Island Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.8%

3 bedrooms

26.6%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

8.9%

6+ bedrooms

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Moa Island Population Mobility

8.9%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

42.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moa Island Indigenous Population

97.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

784

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moa Island Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Moa Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.0%

$1-$149/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

22.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moa Island Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.3%

One parent — children under 15

28.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

Couple — no children

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moa Island Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

4.2% 11

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Previously served

3.4% 9

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Never served

92.4% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moa Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.5% 32

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Did not provide

87.5% 223

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moa Island Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

4.8%

2 children

25.4%

3 children

19.0%

4 children

20.6%

5+ children

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Moa Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.4%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

3.0%

30+ hours

5.3%

Did not do domestic work

35.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Moa Island Household Size

1 person

26.6%

2 persons

21.8%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

11.3%

5 persons

16.1%

6+ persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moa Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address

360

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Moa Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Intact family — other children present

17.6%

Step family — no other children

9.8%

Blended family — no other children

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moa Island Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $937/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Moa Island

Your weekly income

≈ $4,060/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $817/wk

Rent share 12.8%

Moa Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Coconuts

Pop: 216 Income: $670/wk Rent: $255/wk

Ambrose

Pop: 217 Income: $469/wk Rent: $165/wk

Jaggan

Pop: 217 Income: $728/wk Rent: $350/wk

Wooderson

Pop: 217 Income: $777/wk Rent: $250/wk

Isisford

Pop: 218 Income: $663/wk Rent: $95/wk

Kia Ora (Qld)

Pop: 218 Income: $514/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moa Island

What is the population of Moa Island QLD?

The population of Moa Island QLD is 432 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Moa Island is ranked #5,269 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moa Island?

The median personal income in Moa Island QLD is $472 per week, or $24,544 per year.The median household income is $937 per week.Family income is $1,093 per week.Moa Island is ranked #8,496 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moa Island?

Median rent in Moa Island QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moa Island ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Moa Island?

The median age in Moa Island QLD is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moa Island a good suburb to live in?

Moa Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 432.The median income is $472/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31868. All dollar figures in AUD.