Federal Electorate · Area profile
Moreton
109 km²
Nearly 40% of people in Moreton were born overseas, making it a highly multicultural community in Greater Brisbane. The area is younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36 and a population that grew by 15% since 2011. It is a professional and well-educated hub where many residents hold degrees and earn above-average incomes. This mix of diverse origins and high qualifications creates a dynamic, cosmopolitan character.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the population grew by 15% since 2011, the number of seniors has risen to 14%, though this remains well below the Australian average.
Born overseas, 39.2% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.
Reflecting its diverse origins, 36.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 10.3% of the community.
About 41.1% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. This figure has risen significantly, climbing 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are very high here; 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the 74.5% of residents who completed Year 12, a rate much higher than most areas.
Incomes are generally high, with 26.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. The typical weekly family income is $2,226, which is higher than in most other areas.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, with only 24.4% affected. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are at 5.1%, which is lower than most areas.
Volunteer rates are higher than most areas at 15.3%, though this fell 4.9 points since 2011. About 26.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is about the same as the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Families with children make up 60.6% of households, which helps explain why the number of people living alone is lower than the national figure.
Renters are much more common here than in other areas, making up 35.5% of households. The typical weekly rent of $395 is higher than the national figure, while monthly mortgage payments also trend higher than the state average.
The area is well-connected, with 7.3% of people commuting by public transport, well above the national average. Working from home is also common, with 19.2% of the workforce doing so.
The community is quite mobile, as 45.5% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average, although the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 65.1%. Professional roles are common, making up 31.5% of occupations, and health care is the largest industry.
Moreton is very walkable, with a score of 7.2, far above the state average. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.