Suburbs Moregatta

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Moregatta QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moregatta QLD is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moregatta is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Moregatta is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Moregatta has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Moregatta has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moregatta is $1,733.

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📍 Moregatta, Queensland — 17.4900°S, 145.5832°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Moregatta Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moregatta Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: —

Moregatta Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (34) Female 43.3% (26)

Population Density

3.4
people per km²
62 people · 18.2 km²

Households

—
Avg household size
—
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Moregatta Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moregatta Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
57.9% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 8 dwellings

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

Moregatta Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Moregatta Religion

No Religion
61.8%
Not stated
21.8%
Catholic
9.1%
Anglican
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moregatta Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.0%

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

Moregatta Employment

💼
Employed full-time
55.2% 16 people
🏠
Not in labour force
44.8% 13 people

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

Moregatta Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
39.1%

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

Moregatta Occupation

Professionals
28.6%
Labourers
28.6%
Managers
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%

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

Moregatta Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Health
50.0%

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

Moregatta Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moregatta Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
60.0%
$800-$999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moregatta Marital Status

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Married
51.1% 24
↔️
Separated
6.4% 3
🕊️
Widowed
10.6% 5
👤
Never married
31.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moregatta Ancestry

Australian
39.1%
English
37.7%
Scottish
13.0%
Irish
5.8%
German
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moregatta School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
72.7%
Pre-school
27.3%

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

Moregatta Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.0% 9
✅
No need for assistance
91.0% 91

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

Moregatta Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
10.5% 4
—
Not a volunteer
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moregatta How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Moregatta Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.8%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
21.1%

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

Moregatta Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.4%
3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Moregatta Population Mobility

25.5%
moved in the last year
46.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moregatta Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
102
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moregatta Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4
Mental health
4

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

Moregatta Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
16.7%
$400-$499/wk
13.9%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moregatta Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
68.8%
Couple — no children
18.8%
Couple — no children under 15
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moregatta Military Service

🏅
Previously served
11.6% 5
👤
Never served
88.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moregatta Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 4
—
Did not provide
86.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moregatta When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
2020
5

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

Moregatta Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.3%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
31.1%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Moregatta Household Size

1 person
69.2%
4 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moregatta Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from QLD
10
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

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

Moregatta Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moregatta Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
871
avg ICSEA score
35
total students
Millaa Millaa State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 35 students
871
ICSEA

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

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Moregatta Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Moregatta

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $709/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $567/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk
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Income: $570/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $10/wk

Moregatta vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bunburra
Pop: 93 Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk
Daintree
Pop: 93 Income: $561/wk Rent: $220/wk
Ferney
Pop: 93 Income: $664/wk Rent: $330/wk
May Downs
Pop: 93 Income: $1,036/wk Rent: $350/wk
Mulara
Pop: 93 Income: $912/wk Rent: $510/wk
Munbilla
Pop: 93 Income: $909/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moregatta

What is the population of Moregatta QLD?

The population of Moregatta QLD is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Moregatta?

The median personal income in Moregatta QLD is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Moregatta?

Median rent in Moregatta QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Moregatta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moregatta QLD is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moregatta?

The median age in Moregatta QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moregatta a good suburb to live in?

Moregatta is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 62.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 31914. All dollar figures in AUD.