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Moranbah QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moranbah QLD is 9,425 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moranbah is $1,553 per week ($80,756 per year). Median rent in Moranbah is $111 per week ($481 per month). Moranbah has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Moranbah has a population density of 3.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moranbah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moranbah is $1,300.

There were 1,378 recorded offences in Moranbah in 2025-26, a rate of 146 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (648 offences).

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Moranbah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moranbah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,553/wk

$80,756 per year

#97 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$111/wk

$481 per month

#8583 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Moranbah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (5,265) Female 44.1% (4,161)

Population Density

3.1

people per km²

9,425 people · 3046.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,327

Family income/wk

Moranbah 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)

Moranbah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

30.8% 221 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

69.2% 497 dwellings

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

Moranbah Country of Birth

Australia

97.2%

England

1.1%

India

1.0%

Fiji

0.3%

Brazil

0.1%

China

0.1%

Egypt

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

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

Moranbah Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Not stated

20.5%

Catholic

19.3%

Anglican

9.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Baptist

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moranbah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Moranbah Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

29.1%

Other

16.2%

SAL Tagalog

15.5%

SAL Filipin

10.8%

Hindi

9.4%

Afrikaans

7.6%

Urdu

7.2%

IAL Sinhal

4.3%

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

Moranbah Employment

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Employed full-time

65.5% 3,415 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.6% 970 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.2% 117 people

🏠

Not in labour force

13.6% 708 people

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

Moranbah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.8%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Moranbah Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.3%

Professionals

17.8%

Managers

9.9%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.9%

Labourers

5.4%

Sales Workers

3.1%

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

Moranbah Field of Study

Engineering

39.1%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Education

9.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.5%

Society & Culture

6.6%

Health

6.5%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Information Technology

1.4%

Creative Arts

0.9%

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

Moranbah Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

10.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moranbah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

0.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

1.8%

$800-$999/wk

2.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moranbah Marital Status

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Married

42.2% 3,007

↔️

Separated

4.0% 287

📋

Divorced

7.8% 558

🕊️

Widowed

1.2% 85

👤

Never married

44.7% 3,181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moranbah Ancestry

Australian

31.7%

English

30.2%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.6%

German

4.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Filipino

2.4%

Italian

2.1%

Maori

1.8%

Dutch

1.2%

New Zealander

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moranbah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.4%

Secondary — Government

29.0%

Pre-school

9.5%

Vocational Education

9.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.2%

Primary — Catholic

0.1%

Secondary — Catholic

0.1%

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

Moranbah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.9% 289

✅

No need for assistance

98.1% 15,097

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

Moranbah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 871

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 4,634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moranbah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

3.3%

$600-$799/mo

8.5%

$800-$999/mo

12.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moranbah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.0%

Did not go to work

13.6%

Car (passenger)

7.7%

Walked only

3.5%

Bus

2.3%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

Ferry

0.1%

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

Moranbah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

26.5%

2 vehicles

43.6%

3 vehicles

18.1%

4+ vehicles

9.5%

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

Moranbah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.7%

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Moranbah Population Mobility

24.3%

moved in the last year

63.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moranbah Indigenous Population

6.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,072

Indigenous residents

14,414

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moranbah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

548

Asthma

311

Diabetes

111

Arthritis

108

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Moranbah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$300-$399/wk

0.7%

$400-$499/wk

0.8%

$500-$649/wk

0.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

$3,500+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moranbah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

60.8%

Couple — no children

18.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moranbah Military Service

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 6

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 144

👤

Never served

97.3% 5,387

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moranbah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

7.1% 391

—

Did not provide

92.9% 5,098

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moranbah Children Ever Born

No children

33.3%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

28.6%

3 children

17.3%

4 children

6.7%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Moranbah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

102

1991–2000

108

2001–2010

300

2011–2015

227

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Moranbah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

31.4%

15–29 hours

11.2%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

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

Moranbah Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

28.0%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

10.1%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moranbah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,758

Moved — same area (SA2)

890

Moved from QLD

762

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Moranbah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.8%

Step family — no other children

11.9%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Other couple — children only

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moranbah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1,378 total

Drug Offences

648

Theft

207

Assault

126

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Moranbah Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,079/wk

Median Rent $111/wk

Rent-to-Income 3.6%

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

If you earn X in Moranbah

Your weekly income

≈ $13,342/month

Median rent $111/wk

Left after rent $2,968/wk

Rent share 3.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Middlemount

Income: $1,667/wk Rent: $54/wk Save: $57/wk

Dysart (Qld)

Income: $1,406/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $11/wk

Murray

Income: $1,302/wk Rent: $107/wk Save: $4/wk

Moranbah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Robertson (Qld)

Pop: 4,749 Income: $656/wk Rent: $415/wk

Tanah Merah

Pop: 4,754 Income: $841/wk Rent: $380/wk

Oakey

Pop: 4,756 Income: $651/wk Rent: $265/wk

Graceville

Pop: 4,764 Income: $1,195/wk Rent: $495/wk

Drewvale

Pop: 4,779 Income: $833/wk Rent: $460/wk

Beachmere

Pop: 4,782 Income: $561/wk Rent: $350/wk

Compare Moranbah

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moranbah

What is the population of Moranbah QLD?

The population of Moranbah QLD is 9,425 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.1 people per km².Moranbah is ranked #707 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moranbah?

The median personal income in Moranbah QLD is $1,553 per week, or $80,756 per year.The median household income is $3,079 per week.Family income is $3,327 per week.Moranbah is ranked #97 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moranbah?

Median rent in Moranbah QLD is $111 per week ($481 per month).Rent represents 3.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moranbah ranks #8,583 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moranbah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moranbah 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 Moranbah?

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

Is Moranbah a good suburb to live in?

Moranbah is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,425.The median income is $1,553/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.6% 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: 31912. All dollar figures in AUD.