Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Moorooka
4 km²
Far more adults hold university degrees here than in most other parts of the state, making Moorooka a highly qualified community. The area is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 36 and a very small population of seniors. It is a dynamic place where nearly half of the residents have moved house in the last five years. This shift toward a younger, professional population is reflected in the rise of high-income households and a growing number of people living in rented apartments.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the national figure. Seniors make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the national average, while de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.
About 25.1% of people were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate well above the state average. However, this has fallen slightly since 2011 and remains well below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly since 2011, increasing by 24 percentage points.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 40% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is consistent with the fact that 75.2% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure.
Typical family and personal incomes are higher than the national figure. This is reflected in the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which has risen 10 percentage points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are reported much more often here than in most other areas. On the other hand, the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though it has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is around the national average.
First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average. While Year 12 completion is far above the national figure, unemployment is well above the national average.
People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas. Households are generally smaller than the national average, with 2.3 people per home.
Renting is far more common here than across Australia, and there are far fewer three-bedroom homes. This helps explain why there are fewer separate houses compared to the state average.
Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a very high number of transit stops. About 20.5% of people work from home, a figure well above the state average.
The area is highly mobile, with 44.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.6% of the population, though this is 13 points lower than in 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas. The workforce is heavily concentrated in health, education, and professional roles.
The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. This is driven by very high scores for education and job skills.
Annual rainfall is far above the Queensland average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.
Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score far above the state average. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.