Morayfield - East

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 22.6% of people under 15. This young profile is reflected in the high number of de facto relationships (16.2%) and a relatively small senior population of 12.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.9%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (18.2%) than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 86.6% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Only 8.2% of people use another language at home, though this has risen since 2011.

A majority of residents (51.3%) now report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the proportion of non-religious people rose 23 points since 2011.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor degree or higher (9.6%) than the state or national averages. Year 12 completion is also lower than typical, though it rose 9.5 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,482, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 34.1% of people reporting a long-term condition and 13.4% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national figures.

Unpaid care is a key feature of local life, with 29.3% of people caring for children, which is higher than the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 8.8%.

First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 19.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per home. There is a much higher rate of one-parent families (21.6%) compared to the rest of Australia.

Rental properties are very common, with 42.0% of households renting, while only 18.2% of homes are owned outright. Most homes are separate houses and are large, with 88.1% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is dominant, with 66.6% of people driving to work. Public transport is limited, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most other areas.

The community is highly mobile, with 54.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in community and personal service roles.

The area is ranked as disadvantaged compared to most other regions, scoring a 2 out of 10 for overall advantage. Despite this, the population has grown by 22.7% since 2021.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall (1,284mm) than the Queensland average. Temperatures are generally lower than the state average.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 8.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.