Morayfield - East

Morayfield - East lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Morayfield - East's population was around 13,661 as of February 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,583 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,078 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,292 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 433 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,603 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Morayfield - East's growth of 23.3% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on demographic trends and the latest annual ERP population numbers, Morayfield - East is forecast to grow by 3,798 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 25.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Morayfield - East was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Morayfield - East has recorded approximately 156 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 781 homes. As of FY26, 43 approvals have been recorded. On average, 4.3 people move to the area per dwelling built each year between FY21 and FY25, indicating high demand outpacing supply, which often drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost for new homes is $188,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $7.9 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting Morayfield - East's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morayfield - East maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity comprises 58.0% standalone homes and 42.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the current housing mix of 85.0% houses, likely due to reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands. The area has approximately 108 people per dwelling approval, indicating a growing market. Population forecasts estimate Morayfield - East will gain 3,429 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Population forecasts indicate Morayfield - East will gain 3,429 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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.

Morayfield - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Twenty-four projects identified by AreaSearch are likely to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance due to changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Key projects include Morayfield Landing Estate, Minimbah State School Music Centre Upgrade, Morayfield South Emerging Community Area, and Morayfield Neighbourhood Planning Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Morayfield - East maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Morayfield - East has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly present. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 4.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 9.5% over the past year.

This is compared to Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4%. Workforce participation in Morayfield - East is 67.9%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, only 8.2% of residents work from home. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Retail trade shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.3% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.5%, labour force increased by 6.4%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 2.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% with unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Morayfield - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on 2nd July 2023, Morayfield - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,393 with an average level of $57,066. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $55,387 (median) and $62,721 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 34th percentile, family incomes at the 34th percentile, and personal incomes also rank modestly in Morayfield - East. Distribution data shows that 38.4% of the population (5,245 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Morayfield - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Morayfield - East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Morayfield - East was 18.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.5% and rented ones at 43.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Morayfield - East was $355, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were less at $355 against the national figure of $375.

Morayfield - East features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.2% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 17.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Morayfield - East faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area has university qualification rates of 11.3%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.2%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.5%. Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 34.3%. Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.7% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Morayfield - East has 19 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. Two routes service these stops, providing a total of 274 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 360 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area. Cars are the dominant mode of transport, used by 90% of residents. Train usage is at 5%.

The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.5. According to the 2021 Census, 8.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 39 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 14 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Morayfield - East is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Morayfield - East faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~6,502 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (11.5%) and asthma (10.3%). 62.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 15.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,107 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Morayfield - East ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Morayfield-East, as per data from the 2016 Census, showed below-average cultural diversity. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens (84.6%), born in Australia (80.9%), and speaking English only at home (91.4%). Christianity was the dominant religion, with 42.1% of residents identifying as such.

Notably, Buddhism had a higher representation in Morayfield-East than Greater Brisbane, comprising 1.1% versus 2.0%. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.2%), Australian (28.9%), and Scottish (7.0%). However, there were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups compared to regional averages: Maori at 1.4% (regional average 1.1%), New Zealand at 1.2% (1.0%), and Samoan at 0.9% (also 0.9%).

Morayfield - East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 33 years, Morayfield - East's median age is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morayfield - East has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.5%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 3.8% to 6.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25 to 34 decreased from 17.3% to 15.4%, and the percentage of those aged 0 to 4 dropped from 7.8% to 6.3%. Demographic modeling indicates that Morayfield - East's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The population aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 74%, adding 643 residents to reach a total of 1,510. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 1%, with an increase of only 9 residents.