Moffat Beach (Qld)

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Recent figures compiled from official government demographics and localized residential records indicate that the suburb of Moffat Beach has an estimated population of 2,933 as of May 2026. This representing a gain of 242 residents (9.0%) relative to the 2,691 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation combines a base population estimate of 2,923 derived from June 2025 regional statistics and 55 validated new addresses added since the census date. This population size results in a density of 2,125 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the typical density benchmark of most Australian locations. The suburb of Moffat Beach's post-census growth of 9.0% closely matches the wider Rest of Qld average of 9.2%, showing healthy regional expansion. The local population gains were almost entirely fueled by international migration, which acted as the single key driver of demographic growth during the latest timeframe.

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Local economic data reveals a highly qualified labor force with high representation in key public sectors and a low unemployment rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, there are 1,547 employed residents. This unemployment rate is virtually identical to the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while the participation rate aligns closely with the regional figure of 64.3%. Census data indicates that a moderate 20.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

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Tax statistics from FY 2023 show that Moffat Beach residents earn slightly less than the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $51,605 and the average income is $65,886, compared to Regional Qld averages of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since FY 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be around $57,467 for the median and $73,371 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes sit in the moderate range, placing between the 44th and 45th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates the largest segment of residents, representing 27.7% or 812 individuals, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which compares to 31.7% in the broader region. Financial stress from housing is prominent, with residents retaining of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Census data shows that housing in Moffat Beach is composed of 75.9% standalone houses and 24.2% alternative options such as townhouses and flats, compared to Regional Qld averages of 76.4% and 23.6%. Home ownership is high at 39.3%, well ahead of the Regional Qld rate, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.2%) or renting (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is much higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $400 also exceeds the regional figure of $345. Locally, mortgage costs are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 71.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 26.0%, couples without children at 35.2%, and single-parent households at 9.9%. Non-family households represent the remaining 28.5% of homes, with single person households accounting for 23.8% and share houses making up 4.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people sits just below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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Higher education rates in Moffat Beach are significantly above regional standards, with 32.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 23.6% in the SA3 region. This concentration of degrees positions the local community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade certifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.5% and certificate-level training at 23.5%.

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There are 12 public transport stops in Moffat Beach, providing bus services across 4 separate routes that host a total of 765 weekly passenger journeys. Commuters enjoy excellent transit access, living an average of 179 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb is mostly residential, the majority of residents commute to work elsewhere, with cars remaining the primary transport mode for 90% of commuters. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 cars per household. Data from the 2021 Census indicates that 20.1% of residents work from home, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.

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Local health trends are positive, with low rates of mortality and chronic illness in both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the SA2 average at approximately 53% of the community, representing roughly 1,563 people.

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Moffat Beach has a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with citizens making up 86.7% of the population, 80.7% born in Australia, and 95.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 49.1% of residents. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% average across Regional Qld.

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The median age of 46 years in Moffat Beach is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional Qld, there is a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (16.8%) but fewer children in the 5 - 14 group (10.2%). The concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also higher than the national average of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 9.1% to 10.8% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 11.0% to 12.6%, while the 45 to cohort fell from to . By demographic shifts will alter the local age profile, led by a increase in the to cohort, which will grow from to residents (an increase of people). The aging trend continues with residents aged and older representing of the projected growth, while the to and to age groups are expected to decline.

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Moffat Beach currently has an estimated 117 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 75 children aged 0-2 and 51 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 141 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 236. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 6.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.