Suburbs Moreton Island

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Moreton Island QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Moreton Island QLD is 180 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moreton Island is $986 per week ($51,272 per year). Median rent in Moreton Island is $210 per week ($910 per month). Moreton Island has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Moreton Island has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moreton Island is $4,333.

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📍 Moreton Island, Queensland — 27.1928°S, 153.4150°E

Moreton Island Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Moreton Island Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$986/wk
$51,272 per year
#1303 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
#7231 of 14,663
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Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$4,333/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Moreton Island Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.5% (115) Female 37.5% (69)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
180 people · 172.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,749
Family income/wk

Moreton Island Age Distribution

0-4
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Moreton Island Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Moreton Island Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Moreton Island Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Not stated
33.0%
Catholic
10.8%
Anglican
6.3%
Pentecostal
2.8%
SB OSB NRA OSB
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Moreton Island Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

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

Moreton Island Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog
36.4%
SAL Tot
36.4%
Other
27.3%

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

Moreton Island Employment

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Employed full-time
30.1% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
58.1% 54 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.2% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
8.6% 8 people

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

Moreton Island Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.2%
Bachelor Degree
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.1%
Certificate I/II
3.9%

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

Moreton Island Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
29.5%
Community & Personal Service
25.6%
Managers
17.9%
Labourers
11.5%
Professionals
7.7%
Clerical & Administrative
3.8%
Sales Workers
3.8%

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

Moreton Island Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
21.3%
Engineering
20.0%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Creative Arts
9.3%
Architecture & Building
5.3%

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

Moreton Island Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Moreton Island Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
22.2%
$4,000+/wk
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Moreton Island Marital Status

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Married
17.6% 31
↔️
Separated
4.0% 7
📋
Divorced
9.7% 17
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Never married
68.8% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Moreton Island Ancestry

English
26.6%
Australian
21.4%
Scottish
10.4%
Other
9.8%
Irish
7.5%
Filipino
6.9%
German
4.6%
Italian
2.9%
New Zealander
2.9%
Dutch
2.3%
French
2.3%
Russian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Moreton Island School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
60.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%

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

Moreton Island Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 239

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

Moreton Island Volunteering

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Volunteer
5.1% 6
—
Not a volunteer
94.9% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Moreton Island How People Get to Work

Walked only
63.9%
Did not go to work
17.6%
Other
8.3%
Car (driver)
7.4%
Car (passenger)
2.8%

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

Moreton Island Car Ownership

0 vehicles
46.2%
1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
30.8%

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

Moreton Island Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
38.5%
3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Moreton Island Population Mobility

34.4%
moved in the last year
60.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Moreton Island Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
240
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Moreton Island Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Mental health
5

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

Moreton Island Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
22.6%
$800-$999/wk
15.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Moreton Island Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.0%
Couple — children under 15
28.0%
One parent — no children under 15
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Moreton Island Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
4.2% 5
—
Did not provide
95.8% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Moreton Island Children Ever Born

No children
91.9%
3 children
8.1%

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

Moreton Island When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
3
2001–2010
9
2011–2015
10
2016
4
2017
3
2018
3
2019
6
2020
3

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

Moreton Island Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.2%
5–14 hours
19.5%
15–29 hours
5.3%
30+ hours
6.2%
Did not do domestic work
39.8%

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

Moreton Island Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Moreton Island Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from QLD
37
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from VIC
3

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

Moreton Island Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Moreton Island Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.9%

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

If you earn X in Moreton Island

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $1,414/wk
Rent share 12.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Thursday Island
Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Etna Creek
Income: $956/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Longreach (Qld)
Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk
Charleville
Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $32/wk
Barcaldine
Income: $869/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Moreton Island vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Canoona
Pop: 90 Income: $612/wk Rent: $254/wk
Fairyland
Pop: 90 Income: $809/wk Rent: $200/wk
Garnant
Pop: 90 Income: $911/wk Rent: $250/wk
Midgee (Qld)
Pop: 90 Income: $619/wk Rent: $210/wk
Mount Pelion
Pop: 90 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk
Natural Bridge
Pop: 90 Income: $824/wk Rent: $229/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moreton Island

What is the population of Moreton Island QLD?

The population of Moreton Island QLD is 180 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Moreton Island is ranked #7,256 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moreton Island?

The median personal income in Moreton Island QLD is $986 per week, or $51,272 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $3,749 per week.Moreton Island is ranked #1,303 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moreton Island?

Median rent in Moreton Island QLD is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Moreton Island ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moreton Island?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moreton Island QLD is $4,333. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moreton Island?

The median age in Moreton Island QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moreton Island a good suburb to live in?

Moreton Island is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 180.The median income is $986/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% 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: 31917. All dollar figures in AUD.