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Moresby QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moresby QLD is 150 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moresby is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Moresby is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Moresby has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Moresby has a population density of 11.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moresby is $1,409.

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Moresby Population

residents (Census 2021)

Moresby Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moresby Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (79) Female 47.0% (70)

Population Density

11.1

people per km²

150 people · 13.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,036

Family income/wk

Moresby 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)

Moresby Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 18 dwellings

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

Moresby Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Moresby Religion

No Religion

38.8%

Catholic

29.5%

Not stated

12.2%

Baptist

5.8%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Anglican

3.6%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Othr Rel Sikhism

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moresby Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.6%

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

Moresby Languages Spoken at Home

Other

60.0%

Italian

40.0%

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

Moresby Employment

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Employed full-time

41.9% 39 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.2% 16 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.2% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

37.6% 35 people

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

Moresby Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.4%

Bachelor Degree

21.3%

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

Moresby Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Managers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.6%

Sales Workers

12.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.3%

Professionals

8.3%

Labourers

6.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.3%

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

Moresby Field of Study

Engineering

24.3%

Society & Culture

18.9%

Health

16.2%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Education

13.5%

Agriculture & Environment

10.8%

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

Moresby Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moresby Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moresby Marital Status

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Married

53.7% 66

↔️

Separated

4.9% 6

📋

Divorced

2.4% 3

🕊️

Widowed

2.4% 3

👤

Never married

36.6% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moresby Ancestry

Australian

28.3%

English

26.1%

Italian

13.6%

Other

8.7%

Irish

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Scottish

4.3%

Spanish

3.3%

Dutch

2.2%

Filipino

2.2%

German

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moresby School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.4%

Secondary — Government

40.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.8%

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

Moresby Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 266

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

Moresby Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.0% 17

—

Not a volunteer

85.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moresby Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Moresby How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Truck

7.8%

Walked only

7.8%

Did not go to work

7.8%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Moresby Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.7%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

19.1%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Moresby Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Moresby Population Mobility

15.7%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moresby Indigenous Population

8.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

248

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moresby Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Heart disease

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

Moresby Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

11.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moresby Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.5%

Couple — no children

29.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moresby Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.8% 3

👤

Never served

97.2% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Moresby Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.5% 9

—

Did not provide

91.5% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moresby Children Ever Born

No children

52.2%

2 children

13.0%

3 children

34.8%

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

Moresby When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1981–1990

2016

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

Moresby Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

26.2%

15–29 hours

6.8%

30+ hours

21.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

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

Moresby Household Size

1 person

13.0%

2 persons

35.2%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

13.0%

6+ persons

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moresby Where Residents Moved From

Same address

118

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Moresby Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moresby Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,792/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.0%

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

If you earn X in Moresby

Your weekly income

≈ $7,765/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,542/wk

Rent share 14.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $41/wk

St George (Qld)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

Mundubbera

Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Innisfail Estate

Income: $663/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Pimlico (Qld)

Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

South Gladstone

Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Gladstone Central

Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

Moresby vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Walkers Point

Pop: 75 Income: $575/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bunya Creek

Pop: 75 Income: $825/wk Rent: $295/wk

Cannon Creek (Scenic Rim - Qld)

Pop: 75 Income: $537/wk Rent: $195/wk

Conway Beach

Pop: 75 Income: $602/wk Rent: $200/wk

Midgeree Bar

Pop: 75 Income: $687/wk Rent: $290/wk

Pasha

Pop: 75 Income: $1,051/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moresby

What is the population of Moresby QLD?

The population of Moresby QLD is 150 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.1 people per km².Moresby is ranked #7,755 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moresby?

The median personal income in Moresby QLD is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,792 per week.Family income is $2,036 per week.Moresby is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moresby?

Median rent in Moresby QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 14.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moresby ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moresby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moresby QLD is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moresby?

The median age in Moresby QLD is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moresby a good suburb to live in?

Moresby is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 150.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.0% 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: 31915. All dollar figures in AUD.