Moore Park Beach

Population growth drivers in Moore Park Beach are strong compared to national averages 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, Moore Park Beach's population is estimated at around 103,038 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 7,780 people (8.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 95,258 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,095 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,730 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Moore Park Beach has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and natural growth playing minimal roles.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. 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 for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of regional areas nationally is expected, with Moore Park Beach expected to grow by 4,777 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.0% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Moore Park Beach was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Moore Park Beach has seen around 331 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years ending June 2025. This totals an estimated 1658 homes. As of July 2026137 approvals have been recorded in this financial year. On average, 5.5 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between July 2021 and June 2025.

However, supply is lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $948,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In this financial year ending June 2026, $312.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Moore Park Beach maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns.

Ninety percent of new building activity consists of detached dwellings, with ten percent being townhouses or apartments. This preserves the area's low density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. However, this represents a shift from the existing housing composition, which is currently 184% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Moore Park Beach is 312 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

Moore Park Beach has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. One major project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this region. Notable projects include Bundaberg State Development Area, Bundaberg Solar Farm, Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project, and Queensland Central REZ, with the following providing more details on those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Moore Park Beach remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Moore Park Beach has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate in June 2025 was 7.4%, an increase of 1.5 percentage points from the previous year.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.8%. The area had 21,563 residents employed while its unemployment rate was 3.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Moore Park Beach was 84.4%, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Health care & social assistance has notably high representation with employment levels at 2.4 times the regional average. Conversely, arts & recreation services have lower representation at 1.4% compared to the regional average of 1.7%. Many Moore Park Beach residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Employment levels increased by 5.8% and labour force increased by 7.5% during the year to June 2025, leading to a rise in unemployment rate. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) suggest potential future demand within Moore Park Beach. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Moore Park Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Moore Park Beach had a median income among taxpayers of $85,108 and an average income of $100,184. These figures are lower than the national averages of $67,938 (median) and $94,826 (average). In Rest of Qld, the median income was $50,780 and the average income was $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates for Moore Park Beach would be approximately $97,015 (median) and $114,200 (average). Census 2021 data shows that income levels in Moore Park Beach fall between the 2nd and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment of residents earn between $400 and $799 weekly, with 61.8% falling into this range compared to 31.7% in the region who earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. A significant portion of households, 78.8%, earn below $800 weekly, indicating affordability pressures for many residents. Despite modest housing costs with 172.6% of income retained, disposable income ranks at the 10th percentile nationally.

Moore Park Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Moore Park Beach, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 183.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moore Park Beach was at 96.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (58.4%) or rented (44.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,358, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $520, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $285. Nationally, Moore Park Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Moore Park Beach features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 135.4% of all households, including 39.8% couples with children, 70.4% couples without children, and 23.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for -35.4%, comprising 57.4% lone person households and 7.2% group households. The median household size is 4.6 people, which is larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4 people.

Moore Park Beach faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

Moore Park Beach's educational qualifications meet regional benchmarks with 21.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 85.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 18.2% and certificates at 67.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 50.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 19.6% in primary, 17.4% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education. Moore Park Beach State School provides local educational services within Moore Park Beach, enrolling 121 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 931), with 1 school focusing exclusively on primary education and secondary options available in surrounding areas. Moore Park Beach functions as an education hub, offering 24.6 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 13.9 – attracting students from nearby communities.

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

Moore Park Beach has 402 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 1,078 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as limited, with residents on average located 9868 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 154 trips per day, which translates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Moore Park Beach is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Moore Park Beach faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. The private health cover rate is extremely low at approximately 93%, covering around 95,392 people, compared to 48.0% across Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues are the most common conditions, affecting 27.2 and 21.4% of residents respectively, while 108.0% claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 59.1% across Rest of Qld.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 59.8%, with around 61,575 people, compared to 26.3% in Rest of Qld. Despite these challenges, health outcomes among seniors perform better than the general population.

Moore Park Beach is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Moore Park Beach had a low cultural diversity score, with 178.0 percent of its population being citizens, 176.6 percent born in Australia, and 194.8 percent speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 105.6 percent of people, compared to 54.0 percent across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (67.0%, regional average: 31.7%), Australian (61.2%, regional average: 29.8%), and Scottish (16.4%, regional average: 7.8%).

Notable divergences included German (13.2% vs regional 6.4%), Australian Aboriginal (6.8% vs regional 3.4%), and Irish (15.6% vs regional 7.5%).

Moore Park Beach ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Moore Park Beach's median age is 102 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The age cohorts in Moore Park Beach generally reflect those found throughout Rest of Qld. Notably, the concentration of people aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the current period, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 17.0% to 19.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 19.0% to 20.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 21.4% to 19.1%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 33.4% to 31.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Moore Park Beach's age profile is projected to change significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is expected to increase solidly, with an expansion of -2,926 people (-53%) from 5,481 to 2,555. In contrast, the 85+ and 0 to 4 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.