Moffat Beach - Battery Hill

An assessment of population growth drivers in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's population is around 8,342, showing an increase of 212 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,130. This change is inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population was 8,285 as of June 2024 and there were 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,144 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove this growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends suggest an increase of 806 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 9.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has received approximately 29 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 149 homes. As of FY-26, nine approvals have been recorded. The average increase in residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25 was 0.6. This rate suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $711,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, $4.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has significantly less development activity, with 76.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. The area also has a lower national average for development activity, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity shows 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% medium to high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. There are approximately 319 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is projected to gain 749 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project, Solara Kings Beach, Caloundra Transport Hub, and Caloundra Centre Activation Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.5%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

As of September 2025, there are 4,128 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 56.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.7%, compared to the regional figure of 4.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.8% alongside a 2.2% decline in employment, causing unemployment to fall by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, state-level data shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 indicate overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch released postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Moffat Beach - Battery Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers was $48,768, with an average of $62,264. This is lower than the national average. Rest of Qld had a median income of $50,780 and an average of $64,844. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,591 (median) and $70,975 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill, between the 36th and 36th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 28.0% of the population (2,335 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to surrounding regions where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 35th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.3% houses and 27.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill stood at 39.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.3% and rented ones at 31.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $450. Nationally, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 68.9% of all households, including 24.9% couples with children, 32.1% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.1%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households making up 3.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Moffat Beach - Battery Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 29.5% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and that of SA3 area at 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 24.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.7% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in the Moffat Beach - Battery Hill area indicates that there are currently 29 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 4 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 848.

Residents have good accessibility to public transport, with an average distance of 213 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 121 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~4,262 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 10.5% of residents) and mental health issues (8.3%). Approximately 65.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.2% in Rest of Qld. The area has 24.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,067 people), higher than the 22.3% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Moffat Beach-Battery Hill, surveyed in 2016, had a below-average cultural diversity with 81.4% of its population born in Australia, 88.4% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.1% of the population, compared to 50.0% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (10.5%).

Notably, Scottish ancestry was overrepresented at 9.3%, German at 5.1%, and New Zealand at 0.9%.

Moffat Beach - Battery Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is 48, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 16.3% of the population compared to Rest of Qld, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 9.5%. This concentration in the 55-64 age group is well above the national figure of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 8.9% to 10.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.2% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.5%. By 2041, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. The 25 to 34 group will grow by 24%, reaching 1,063 people from 856. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 53% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 55-64 cohorts.