Moggill (Qld)

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According to census data and newer addresses checked by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Moggill is projected to be 5,533 by May 2026. This represents a 10.0% rise, or an extra 504 individuals, compared to the 5,029 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is calculated using a baseline resident population of 5,523 estimated by Districts from June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 59 new validated addresses. The suburb of Moggill currently has a density of 475 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial room for expansion. The suburb of Moggill outpaced both the broader SA3 area (5.5%) and the SA4 region with its 10.0% population growth, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Natural population increases accounted for approximately 50.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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The local workforce features a high level of educational attainment with a strong presence of professionals, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% based on aggregated data. In March 2026, there were 2,793 working residents. The unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while the workforce participation rate matches the regional level of 70.4%. Census figures show that 27.8% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to ATO tax data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Moggill have a median income of $66,989 and an average income of $84,400, placing the area among the highest earning postcodes in the country. This compares to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Adjusted for the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at a median of $74,599 and an average of $93,988. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes ranked in the 78th to 88th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 34.4% of the population (1,903 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional benchmark of . An affluent group of of residents earns more than per week, driving local spending. While housing costs account for of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the suburb ranks in the th decile for the SEIFA index of economic resources.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Moggill consisted of 94.2% standalone houses and 5.8% other housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership stood at 25.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (58.8%) or rented (16.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $460 compared to the metropolitan average of $380. On a national level, mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 85.4% of households, consisting of couples with children (48.2%), couples without children (24.8%), and single-parent households (11.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.6%, consisting of single-person households (14.0%) and group shared homes (1.1%). The median household size of 3.0 individuals exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Higher education rates in the suburb of Moggill are well above average, with 41.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% across Australia. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.3% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 4.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also well represented, with 30.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding certificates (18.6%) or advanced diplomas (11.9%).

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Public transport in the suburb of Moggill is limited to 1 active bus stop. This stop is served by 2 routes, which provide 1,105 passenger trips each week. Access to public transit is low, with residents living an average of 777 meters away from the nearest stop. The suburb of Moggill is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area; private vehicles are the main mode of travel for 87% of commuters, while 7% use the bus. Car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 27.8%, worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Moggill are favorable, with low rates of chronic illness across all age groups and a high private health insurance rate of approximately 61% of the population (3,355 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

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The suburb of Moggill displays higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 16.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 50.5%, while Hinduism is represented at 3.6%, which is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2%.

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The median age in the suburb of Moggill is 38, which is slightly older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 but equal to the national median. Children aged 5 to 14 make up 16.7% of the population, which is a higher proportion than in Greater Brisbane, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are less common at 7.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 11.1% to 13.1%, and the 55 to 64 group rose from 10.1% to 11.3%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 group fell from 9.1% to 7.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from to . Projections for indicate that the population of residents aged and over will grow by (an increase of people), rising from to . Residents aged and over are expected to account for of the total projected growth, while declines are projected for children aged to and young adults aged to .

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Moggill currently has an estimated 326 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 165 children aged 0-2 and 111 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 267 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 663. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.