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Moorland QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moorland QLD is 284 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moorland is $713 per week ($37,076 per year). Median rent in Moorland is $190 per week ($823 per month). Moorland has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Moorland has a population density of 6.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moorland is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorland is $1,300.

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Moorland Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moorland Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$713/wk

$37,076 per year

#5244 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moorland Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (141) Female 50.9% (146)

Population Density

6.0

people per km²

284 people · 47.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Moorland 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)

Moorland Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.8% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.2% 41 dwellings

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

Moorland Country of Birth

Australia

93.1%

England

6.9%

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

Moorland Religion

No Religion

41.4%

Anglican

19.1%

Not stated

14.7%

Catholic

11.2%

Uniting Church

7.2%

Baptist

2.5%

Othr Protestnt

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moorland Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Moorland Employment

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Employed full-time

48.8% 99 people

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Employed part-time

18.2% 37 people

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Not in labour force

33.0% 67 people

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

Moorland Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.1%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.3%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

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

Moorland Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Managers

18.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Labourers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

Sales Workers

3.5%

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

Moorland Field of Study

Engineering

26.2%

Education

16.7%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

Health

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.3%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

Architecture & Building

3.6%

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

Moorland Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moorland Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moorland Marital Status

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Married

52.7% 128

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Separated

7.0% 17

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Divorced

9.5% 23

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Widowed

4.5% 11

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Never married

26.3% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moorland Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

33.5%

Scottish

10.3%

Irish

6.6%

German

6.3%

Italian

4.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Other

1.7%

Dutch

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moorland School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

45.5%

Primary — Government

34.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.4%

Vocational Education

9.1%

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

Moorland Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.6% 29

✅

No need for assistance

94.4% 485

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

Moorland Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.9% 30

—

Not a volunteer

86.1% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moorland Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.4%

$300-$449/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

18.8%

$800-$999/mo

9.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moorland How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.0%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Walked only

2.5%

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

Moorland Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

11.5%

2 vehicles

39.6%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Moorland Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

9.2%

3 bedrooms

54.1%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

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

Moorland Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moorland Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

495

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moorland Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Lung condition

Mental health

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Asthma

Stroke

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

Moorland Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

7.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moorland Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.8%

Couple — children under 15

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

22.5%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moorland Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 9

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Never served

96.0% 215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moorland Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 24

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Did not provide

88.6% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moorland Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

6.4%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

25.5%

4 children

7.4%

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

Moorland When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Moorland Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Moorland Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

44.6%

3 persons

26.1%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moorland Where Residents Moved From

Same address

227

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moorland Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moorland Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,640/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.6%

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

If you earn X in Moorland

Your weekly income

≈ $7,107/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,450/wk

Rent share 11.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $33/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Charleville

Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $12/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $65/wk

Normanton

Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

Bamaga

Income: $749/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $70/wk

Moorland vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Foreshores

Pop: 142 Income: $662/wk Rent: $290/wk

Gumlow

Pop: 142 Income: $792/wk Rent: $275/wk

Mourilyan Harbour

Pop: 142 Income: $671/wk Rent: $250/wk

South Stradbroke

Pop: 142 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Beelbi Creek

Pop: 143 Income: $537/wk Rent: $175/wk

Reid River

Pop: 143 Income: $810/wk Rent: $263/wk

Compare Moorland (Qld)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moorland

What is the population of Moorland QLD?

The population of Moorland QLD is 284 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.0 people per km².Moorland is ranked #6,137 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moorland?

The median personal income in Moorland QLD is $713 per week, or $37,076 per year.The median household income is $1,640 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Moorland is ranked #5,244 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moorland?

Median rent in Moorland QLD is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 11.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moorland ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moorland?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moorland QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moorland?

The median age in Moorland QLD is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moorland a good suburb to live in?

Moorland is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 284.The median income is $713/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.6% 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: 31908. All dollar figures in AUD.