Morayfield

Morayfield lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis 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, the suburb of Morayfield's population is estimated at around 31,490 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 6,592 people (26.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,898 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 29,712, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 3,083 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 702 persons per square kilometer. Morayfield's 26.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. Considering the projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 14,365 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 38.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Morayfield averaged approximately 560 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 2,800 homes. In FY-26, so far, 499 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per new home constructed in the past five financial years is 2.1, suggesting strong demand supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $362,000. In FY-26, $39.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating robust commercial development momentum.

New building activity comprises 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's low density character focused on family homes. The location has approximately 40 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Morayfield is projected to gain 12,181 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Morayfield has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 89 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Pine Valley Water Supply Project, Summerstone Estate, Morayfield Marketplace, and Arbourwood Residential Community. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Morayfield shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Morayfield has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent with an unemployment rate of 4.6% and an estimated employment growth of 9.1% over the past year. As of September 2025, 14,756 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Morayfield lags behind Greater Brisbane at 65.3%. Only 10.1% of residents work from home as per Census responses, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with the latter having employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 3.8%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 9.1% while labour force grew by 6.6%, leading to a 2.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Morayfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Morayfield's median income among taxpayers was $47,908 in financial year 2023. The average income stood at $54,313 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates suggest Morayfield's median income will be approximately $52,656 and the average will be around $59,695, accounting for a 9.91% increase since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 data, household, family, and personal incomes in Morayfield rank modestly, between the 30th and 32nd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 34.9% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, which is similar to the regional figure of 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Morayfield, with only 80.5% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 27th percentile.

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

Morayfield's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.7% houses and 18.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Morayfield was at 20.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.6% and rented ones at 45.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $345, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Morayfield's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 75.1% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 20.7% 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 faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is significantly lower than Brisbane's average at 11.3%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.4%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 45.0% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (34.7%).

Educational participation is high at 30.1%, with 11.9% enrolled in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 3.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Morayfield has 49 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 73 individual routes, facilitating 2,868 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 936 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Morayfield's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 90%, with an average vehicle ownership of 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 409 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Morayfield faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 49% of the total population (~15,345 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.6% and 9.7% of residents respectively. However, 62.2% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Morayfield has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (5,132 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Morayfield, as per the census conducted on Tuesday 8 June 2016, showed lower cultural diversity with 85.4% of its population being Australian citizens, 81.9% born in Australia, and 93.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.2% of Morayfield's population. Notably, Judaism, at 0.1%, was proportionally equal to Greater Brisbane's average.

The top ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (30.0%), and Scottish (6.9%). While English and Australian ancestry were higher than the regional averages of 25.8% and 23.2% respectively, Scottish ancestry was lower than the regional average of 8.1%. Other ethnic groups showed variations: New Zealanders comprised 1.3% vs regional 1.0%, Maori 1.3% vs 1.1%, and Samoans 0.7% vs 0.9%.

Morayfield hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Morayfield has a median age of 34, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Morayfield has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (13.9%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 4.3% to 6.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 15.5% to 14.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Morayfield, with the strongest projected growth in the 55-64 cohort at 53%, adding 1,864 residents to reach 5,391.