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What it costs to rent in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill
Median weekly rents, year-on-year movement and bond-lodgement activity for Moffat Beach - Battery Hill (4551). Sourced from the NSW Rental Bond Board, DCJ Family & Community Services.
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Population
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
AreaSearch's analysis indicates Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's population was approximately 8,326 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 196 individuals (2.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,130 people. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,303 in June 2025 and an additional 67 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,140 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver for 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends suggest a modest increase below the median of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with an expected rise of 751 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 8.7% over 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
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 seen approximately 29 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 149 homes. In FY26 so far, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.6 new residents have moved into each dwelling constructed annually between FY21 and FY25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more buying options and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections.
The average construction value of new properties is $711,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In this financial year, $4.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has significantly lower development activity, with 75.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings.
New building activity comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 319 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is expected to grow by 728 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-suited to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.
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Development applications around Moffat Beach - Battery Hill
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
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 this region. 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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Caloundra Centre Activation Project
Caloundra Centre Activation Project is the Sunshine Coast Council's long term initiative to deliver the 2017 Caloundra Centre Master Plan. The program revitalises the city heart through a connected creative and civic precinct linking The Events Centre, a new district library, a new regional gallery, a new town square and upgraded streetscapes through to Bulcock Beach. The transformed Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025 in the former council administration building, designed by Wilson Architects. Hutchinson Builders was appointed in April 2026 to demolish the former building at 77 Bulcock Street as the first stage of the new town square. Detailed design of the 12.8 million dollar town square, led by consultant Urbis, is targeting construction start in mid 2026 and completion by mid 2027. The new Sunshine Coast Regional Gallery, with concept design by ARM Architecture, will replace the current 25 year old gallery and was the subject of a design competition launched in 2025. Outcomes include enhanced pedestrian links, expanded green space at Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park, and revitalised public realm along Omrah and Otranto avenues.
Caloundra Centre Activation Project - Community and Creative Hub
Sunshine Coast Council's Caloundra Centre Activation Project is delivering a connected civic, cultural and public space precinct linking The Events Centre, Library+ Caloundra, the future town square, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Bulcock Street and Bulcock Beach. The Community and Creative Hub includes the new town square at Bulcock Street and Otranto Avenue, greener public spaces, improved lighting, pedestrian links, streetscape works on Omrah and Otranto avenues, and upgrades around Felicity Park and Bill Venardos Park. Library+ Caloundra opened in September 2025, and early works for the town square site at 77 Bulcock Street commenced in April 2026.
Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast
A 12-storey international hotel development featuring 160 rooms and suites, including 33 one and two-bedroom suites. The project marks the first international hotel brand in Caloundra and includes ground-level retail, a 210-seat all-day dining restaurant, rooftop restaurant and sky bar, fitness centre, and an outdoor pool. Developed by Felix Capital in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, it is a key piece of infrastructure supporting the region's growth toward the 2032 Olympic Games.
Moffat Beach Seawall Reconstruction Project
The project involves reconstructing the damaged seawall at Moffat Beach using a hybrid design to protect parklands, pathways, roads, and facilities from climate change impacts. It aims to retain Norfolk pine trees, minimize loss of beach and parkland, improve drainage, and enhance access with new ramps, stairs, showers, seating, and a wider coastal pathway.
Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade (CTCU)
A 1.6 km road upgrade and new extension delivered in two sections to improve access into Caloundra CBD. Section 1 (Omrah Ave to Arthur St) by Sunshine Coast Council will duplicate lanes and upgrade key intersections with new active transport paths. Section 2 (Third Ave extension to Nicklin Way) by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads delivers a new 4-way signalised intersection at Nicklin Way, four lanes to Arthur St, compliant crossings, an underpass at West Terrace and separated bike/pedestrian paths. Final design has been confirmed; environmental referral under the EPBC Act is progressing and public notification is scheduled in mid-2025. Construction is signalled to commence from 2025 subject to approvals and procurement.
Nirimba Sports Complex
Planned sports and recreation facility in Nirimba to serve the northern areas of the Sunshine Coast. Will include various sporting facilities, community spaces, and recreational amenities.
Aura Brook Parklands Development
Environmental parkland development within the Aura masterplan, featuring restored wetlands, walking trails, and biodiversity conservation areas. Provides flood mitigation and recreational opportunities.
Solara Kings Beach
Solara Kings Beach is a seven level boutique apartment building delivering 23 oversized three and four bedroom residences and skyhomes at 19-21 Verney Street, Kings Beach. Developed by Citimax Property Group and designed by Angelo Patrick Architects, the project offers large floor plans, generous balconies, and high end coastal interiors with resort style amenities including a pool, gym, dining pavilion, BBQ area and dog wash. Following Sunshine Coast Council approval in late 2024 and a subsequent planning appeal over tree protection conditions, construction has now commenced, with completion targeted from 2027. Apartments are being marketed as premium downsizer and owner occupier product with strong ocean views and proximity to the Kings Beach esplanade and Caloundra town centre.
Employment
The employment landscape in Moffat Beach - Battery Hill presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.8%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has a well-educated workforce with prominent essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%. As of December 2025, 4,075 residents are employed, which is 0.3% lower than Regional Queensland's rate of 4.0%.
Workforce participation in the area is 59.5%, compared to Regional Queensland's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 18.3% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Health care & social assistance has a particularly high share of employment at 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has a limited presence with only 0.7%.
The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.2% alongside a 3.2% employment decline, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged. In comparison, Regional Queensland recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Moffat Beach - Battery Hill SA2 had a median income of $51,343 and an average of $64,827. These figures are lower than the national average. In comparison, Regional Qld had a median income of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $57,176 (median) and $72,191 (average). Census data indicates 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 falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.7% similarly 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.
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Housing
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Moffat Beach - Battery Hill, as per the latest Census, 72.3% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 27.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% 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 Regional Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Regional Qld's $375. 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.
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Household Composition
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 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 comprise 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 Regional Queensland average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
The educational profile of Moffat Beach - Battery Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 29.5%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This rate exceeds that of SA3 areas at 23.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%).
Vocational credentials are held by 36.3% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 24.5%. Educational participation is high, with 26.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (8.7%), secondary (7.9%), and tertiary (4.6%) education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis indicates 29 active transport stops operating within Moffat Beach - Battery Hill. These comprise a mix of bus services. Four individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 765 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 91%.
Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 18.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 109 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis.
Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across all age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at 51% (~4,262 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and mental health issues (8.3%). 65.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age population health outcomes are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 24.9% (2,074 people), higher than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with national rankings.
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Cultural Diversity
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 dominant religion, comprising 49.1%, compared to 52.2% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.4%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (10.5%).
Notably, Scottish (9.3%) and German (5.1%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 7.8% and 4.7%, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Moffat Beach - Battery Hill has a median age of 48, which is higher than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The age group of 55-64 shows strong representation at 15.9%, compared to Regional Qld, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.1%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 8.9% to 10.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.9% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 11.8%. By 2041, Moffat Beach - Battery Hill is expected to experience notable shifts in its age composition. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 25%, reaching 942 people from the current 753. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 55% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 55-64 age cohorts.