Moggill

Population growth drivers in Moggill are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Moggill's population is estimated at around 5490 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 461 people (9.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5029 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5435, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 471 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Moggill's 9.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.1%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb of Moggill was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the suburb of Moggill expected to increase by 182 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Moggill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Moggill has received around 20 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 104 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, one person moves to the area per dwelling built each year during this period.

New supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new homes is $516,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $37.2 million, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Moggill has slightly more development per person over the past five years, preserving buyer options while sustaining property demand. Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 209 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating an expanding market. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Citiswich Business Park Expansion, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, and Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Moggill shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Moggill has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 2737 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Moggill is slightly below the regional average at 67.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 27.8% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Moggill specializes in education & training with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, but accommodation & food services are under-represented at 4.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%.

The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.9% and employment declined by 3.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that total employment could increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moggill's employment mix indicates potential local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Moggill suburb has a median taxpayer income of $66,989 and an average income of $84,400 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest incomes in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $73,628 (median) and $92,764 (average), based on a 9.91% growth in wages since financial year 2023. Census 2021 income data ranks Moggill's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 78th and 88th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.4% of residents earn $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,888 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Moggill demonstrates considerable affluence with 37.5% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Moggill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Moggill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moggill was at 25.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 58.8% and rented ones at 16.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Moggill was recorded at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Moggill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Moggill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.4% of all households, including 48.2% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 14.0% and group households comprising 1.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Moggill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Moggill has higher educational attainment than Queensland and Australia averages. 41.8% of Moggill residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.5% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is high in Moggill, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (13.4%), secondary (10.4%), and tertiary (5.7%) levels.

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

Moggill has one active public transport stop operating within its boundaries. This stop services a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes collectively providing 1,105 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Moggill is rated as limited, with residents typically located 777 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, with 7% using buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 157 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 1105 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Moggill is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Moggill demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (3,329 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.0 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 74.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 14.5% of residents aged 65 and over (796 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Moggill was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Moggill's population, as per the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.5%. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.6% versus 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (21.8%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, South African (3.2%) Welsh (0.8%) and French (0.7%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Moggill compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.5% respectively.

Moggill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Moggill is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Moggill has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 11.1% to 12.8%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 4.3% to 5.9%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 9.1% to 6.8%, and those aged 5-14 decreased from 18.2% to 17.1%. By 2041, Moggill's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 157% (from 142 to 367), indicating a notable aging population trend with those aged 65 and above comprising 76% of the projected growth. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 0-4 and 25-34 years.