Moorooka
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Moorooka reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Moorooka's population is approximately 11,671 as of November 2025. This figure shows an increase of 846 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,825. The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 11,665 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,853 persons per square kilometer, placing Moorooka in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 7.8% growth since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.0% of overall population gains recently.

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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends suggest a median increase for Australian statistical areas, with Moorooka expected to grow by 615 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 5.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Moorooka recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Moorooka has recorded approximately 17 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 89 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved in FY26. On average, 5.8 people moved to Moorooka for each dwelling built over these five years.

This supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $393,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY26, $22.0 million in commercial approvals have been recorded, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Moorooka has 63.0% less development activity per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes.

Nationally, Moorooka's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 716 people per dwelling approval, Moorooka reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Moorooka is expected to grow by 609 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Moorooka has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Twenty-five infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Among these key projects are Arcadia Retirement Living by RetireAustralia, Yeerongpilly Green Village Centre, Parkside Yeronga - JGL Properties Townhomes, and 25-storey Yeerongpilly Green Tower. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Moorooka has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Moorooka has a highly skilled workforce with professional services being well-represented. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in June 2025, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%. There are 6,863 residents currently employed, with workforce participation at 70.6%, above Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly high share of employment, at 1.3 times the regional level.

However, construction employs only 6.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Employment levels increased by 1.6% during the year to June 2025, while labour force increased by 1.9%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moorooka's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Moorooka had a median income among taxpayers of $61,831. The average income stood at $80,994. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Moorooka would be approximately $70,481 (median) and $92,325 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census data, personal income ranks at the 76th percentile ($974 weekly), while household income sits at the 57th percentile. Distribution data shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 32.6% of residents (3,804 people). This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 57th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Moorooka displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Moorooka's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 60.7% houses and 39.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moorooka stood at 22.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.9% and rented ones at 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,100. Median weekly rent was $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $388. Nationally, Moorooka's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Moorooka features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.1% of all households, including 26.5% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 30.1% and group households comprising 7.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Moorooka exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Moorooka's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 43.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 17.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary, 8.7% in tertiary, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education. Moorooka State School and St Brendan's Primary School serve a total of 614 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1042) with balanced educational opportunities. Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. The area has 5.3 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 9.7, indicating some students may attend schools outside Moorooka.

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

Moorooka has 79 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 29 different routes, facilitating 3,896 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 150 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 556 trips across all routes, equating to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Moorooka's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Moorooka residents have a relatively positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common conditions compared to the general population, but higher than national averages among older and at-risk groups. Approximately 60% of Moorooka's total population (6,979 people) has private health cover, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 57.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Moorooka are mental health issues affecting 10.7% of residents and asthma impacting 7.9%. A significant majority, 69.9%, report no medical ailments, compared to 72.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding demographics, 12.0% of Moorooka's population is aged 65 or over (1,401 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 13.5%. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population, they present some challenges in the area.

Moorooka was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Moorooka's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 26.0% born overseas and 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Moorooka, accounting for 43.2%. Islam, however, is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, with 2.6% of Moorooka's population identifying as Muslim versus 2.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.3%), Australian (21.9%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Irish ethnicity is more prevalent in Moorooka at 10.4%, compared to the regional average of 9.2%. French ethnicity stands at 0.7% versus the regional 0.5%, while Vietnamese ethnicity is slightly lower at 1.2% compared to the region's 1.3%.

Moorooka's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Moorooka's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 18.2% of Moorooka's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 age group comprises 6.1%, lower than Greater Brisbane's figure. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.5% to 4.4%. Meanwhile, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 13.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Moorooka. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 285 people (19%), rising from 1,537 to 1,823. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting Moorooka's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.