Council (LGA) · Area profile
Moreton Bay
2,041 km²
A rapid population growth of 26% since 2011 has shaped Moreton Bay into one of the region's largest hubs. This is a family-oriented area where nearly 20% of the population are children, and large homes are the norm. While the community is becoming more diverse and wealthier, it remains a predominantly English-speaking area with a high proportion of detached houses. This growth is mirrored in its schools and businesses, marking it as a significant expanding center within Greater Brisbane.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is growing and relatively young, with a typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is higher than the national figure.
About 20.9% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but well below the Australian average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 86.7% of residents. While the number of people using another language at home rose to 8.5% since 2011, this is still far below the national level.
People with no religion now make up 44.2% of the community, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.
Education levels have climbed, with Year 12 completion rising 9.4 points since 2011 to 54.4%. However, the 17.1% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,648, which is about the same as the state average. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level at 11.6%.
The area has a high rate of unpaid childcare at 29.0%. Interestingly, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is among the highest at this level.
There are 18,616 First Nations people in the area. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 22, and has a Year 12 completion rate of 45.9%, which is well above the national average.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home and 56.1% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people living alone is much lower than in most areas.
Large homes are very common, with 85% having three or more bedrooms. While 81.1% of homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents have risen $60 since 2011 to reach $360.
Most people rely on cars, with 60.5% driving to work. Working from home has become more popular, rising 10 points since 2011 to 14.4%.
The area is highly mobile, with 44.5% of people having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell 9.4 points since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is much higher than most similar areas. Health care and social assistance are the most common industries, employing 16.1% of the workforce.
The region shows strong growth, with a population increase of 9.9% since 2021. It generally enjoys a better level of access to money and resources than 80% of similar areas.
The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,328mm. Temperatures are also notably higher than in most other areas.
Theft and drug offences are much higher than in most areas. Conversely, the rate of motor vehicle theft is much lower than usual.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 90.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to public transport is also strong, with 72.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.