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Moggill
306 km²
Tucked away in the outer reaches of Brisbane, Moggill is a prosperous residential area known for its large family homes and high incomes. It is a community of well-qualified professionals and families, with a population that has grown by 16% since 2011. The area is noticeably older than the national average, but also has a high proportion of children. Its character is defined by a strong preference for spacious, detached housing and a lifestyle that heavily relies on cars.
Moggill's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Moggill has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Moggill is more diverse than most similar areas, with 31.9% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Most residents speak only English at home, though 15.7% use another language, a figure slightly above the state average. Very few people here speak little or no English.
About 43.8% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a rise of 11 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 45.8% of adults—far above the national average. This is reflected in the 80.1% of residents who completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest in the region, with 42.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family income is $2,986, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.
Residents generally report better health than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.
The area has a strong culture of unpaid work, with 33.3% of people caring for children and 20.4% volunteering, both of which are well above the national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. It is uncommon for people to live alone (13.8%) or in one-parent families (9.0%) compared to other areas.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.8% of dwellings. Most are large, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms, and 36.9% are owned outright.
Car use is essential here, as only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, 29.3% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals than is typical for Queensland.
A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, with professionals and managers making up over half of the occupations. Many residents work in health, technical services, or education.
Walking to amenities is difficult due to the hilly terrain and a lack of nearby services. Only 47% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a '15-minute-city' walkshed.