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Moffatdale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moffatdale QLD is 257 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moffatdale is $586 per week ($30,472 per year). Median rent in Moffatdale is $230 per week ($997 per month). Moffatdale has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Moffatdale has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moffatdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moffatdale is $1,006.

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Moffatdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moffatdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$586/wk

$30,472 per year

#7279 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,006/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moffatdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (131) Female 48.4% (123)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

257 people · 52.6 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,213

Family income/wk

Moffatdale 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moffatdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 62 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 19 dwellings

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

Moffatdale Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Moffatdale Religion

No Religion

28.4%

Not stated

25.4%

Catholic

15.1%

Anglican

13.8%

Lutheran

5.2%

Pentecostal

4.7%

Baptist

3.9%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moffatdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Moffatdale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Moffatdale Employment

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Employed full-time

35.0% 57 people

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Employed part-time

16.0% 26 people

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Not in labour force

49.1% 80 people

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

Moffatdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.4%

Bachelor Degree

21.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

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

Moffatdale Occupation

Managers

35.6%

Professionals

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.8%

Labourers

11.1%

Community & Personal Service

6.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

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

Moffatdale Field of Study

Education

27.9%

Engineering

18.6%

Management & Commerce

14.0%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Architecture & Building

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Health

7.0%

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

Moffatdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moffatdale Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

20.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moffatdale Marital Status

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Married

54.1% 111

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Separated

2.0% 4

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Divorced

18.0% 37

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Widowed

4.4% 9

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Never married

21.5% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moffatdale Ancestry

English

30.8%

Australian

28.1%

German

13.2%

Irish

9.2%

Scottish

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Dutch

2.7%

Other

2.7%

Chinese

1.7%

French

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moffatdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.7%

Secondary — Catholic

22.6%

Secondary — Government

16.1%

Vocational Education

12.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

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

Moffatdale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.7% 35

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 367

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

Moffatdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.3% 40

—

Not a volunteer

77.7% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moffatdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

20.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moffatdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.8%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Car (passenger)

11.4%

Truck

7.6%

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

Moffatdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

41.6%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

15.7%

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

Moffatdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.8%

2 bedrooms

22.4%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

18.4%

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

Moffatdale Population Mobility

19.3%

moved in the last year

51.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moffatdale Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

397

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moffatdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

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

Moffatdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.9%

$650-$799/wk

19.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moffatdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

18.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moffatdale Military Service

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Previously served

5.6% 10

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Never served

94.4% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moffatdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 23

—

Did not provide

86.9% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moffatdale Children Ever Born

No children

11.3%

2 children

35.8%

3 children

35.8%

4 children

17.0%

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

Moffatdale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Moffatdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

21.2%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Moffatdale Household Size

1 person

37.4%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

9.9%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moffatdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

167

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moffatdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moffatdale Schools

schools nearby

government

923

avg ICSEA score

total students

Moffatdale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 72 students

923

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Moffatdale Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $959/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.0%

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

If you earn X in Moffatdale

Your weekly income

≈ $4,156/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $729/wk

Rent share 24.0%

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Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

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Moffatdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bromelton

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $245/wk

Berat

Pop: 129 Income: $560/wk Rent: $310/wk

Cedarton

Pop: 129 Income: $505/wk Rent: $345/wk

Croftby

Pop: 129 Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk

Kandanga Creek

Pop: 129 Income: $618/wk Rent: $248/wk

Mount Walker (Qld)

Pop: 129 Income: $592/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moffatdale

What is the population of Moffatdale QLD?

The population of Moffatdale QLD is 257 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Moffatdale is ranked #6,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moffatdale?

The median personal income in Moffatdale QLD is $586 per week, or $30,472 per year.The median household income is $959 per week.Family income is $1,213 per week.Moffatdale is ranked #7,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moffatdale?

Median rent in Moffatdale QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 24.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moffatdale ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moffatdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moffatdale QLD is $1,006. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moffatdale?

The median age in Moffatdale QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moffatdale a good suburb to live in?

Moffatdale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 257.The median income is $586/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.0% 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: 31870. All dollar figures in AUD.