Moa Island

The population is noticeably young, with a typical age of just 31 and a high proportion of children under 15. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Queensland.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

Language diversity is very high, with 78% of people using another language at home. This is far above the national figure, although 12.3% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 84.5% of the population. This results in a very low proportion of people with no religion compared to the rest of the country.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion sits at 44.4%, which is far below the Queensland average.

Incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical personal weekly income of $472. Typical household earnings are far below the national figure, and only 2.4% of homes earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. About 69.2% of the population has no long-term health conditions at all.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 21.5%. This active community spirit is seen in the high number of people caring for children unpaid and a strong history of Defence Force service.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the community, with 84.6% speaking a First Nations language. While unemployment is lower than the national figure for First Nations people, typical incomes remain much lower than the state average.

Homes are often crowded, with an average of 3.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families are far more common here than across Australia, making up 35.1% of households.

Renting is the norm for 90.2% of households, and the typical weekly rent of $120 is far below the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, though very few are owned outright.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 56.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Half of the working population walks to work, which is consistent with the lack of public transport options.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below that of Queensland and Australia.

Few adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Those who are employed are most often found in public administration, safety, and education.

The area is considered car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most homes are near a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.