Moura

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

As of November 2025, Moura's population is estimated at around 1,971 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 1,993 people, indicating a drop of 22 individuals (1.1%). The current estimate is inferred from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, which estimated the resident population at 2,033. This results in a density ratio of 4.8 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Moura has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.3%, outperforming its SA3 area. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, while interstate and overseas migration also played positive roles.

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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest a decline in Moura's overall population by 111 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 25 to 34 age group, which is expected to increase by 58 people over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Moura is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

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Moura shows significantly less construction activity than Rest of Qld. This activity level is similarly below national patterns.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Moura should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Moura has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Moura recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Moura has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, during which employment grew by an estimated 3.5%.

As of June 2025, 1,139 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 4.1%, 1.2% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Moura is lower at 54.7%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Employment is concentrated in mining, education & training, and construction, with a strong specialization in mining at 8.2 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 4.0% versus the regional average of 16.1%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 4.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 1 percentage point. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.8%, labour force expand by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Moura's employment should increase by 4.4% over five years and 10.5% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Moura's current employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that median income in Moura is $56,610 and average income stands at $71,109. This compares to Rest of Qld's figures of a median income of $50,780 and an average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $64,530 (median) and $81,057 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Moura are at the 58th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 34.9% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 90.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

Moura's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.9% houses and 6.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Moura stood at 28.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented dwellings at 46.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,062, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Moura was $225, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $240. Nationally, Moura's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Moura features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 28.5% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 30.5% and group households making up 2.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 15.0%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, both at 1.7%. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 44.6% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (37.5%). Educational participation is high, with 39.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary (19.6%), secondary (11.2%), and tertiary education (2.0%). Moura State School and Moura State High School serve a total of 443 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 908. Educational provision follows conventional lines, with one primary and one secondary institution. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, at 22.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.7, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Moura are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Moura's health indicators show below-average results, with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 55% (~1,091 people) of Moura's total population has private health cover, which is very high compared to other areas. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 9.8% of residents) and mental health issues (7.4%). In contrast, 68.4% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 70.9% across the rest of Queensland. Moura has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.5% (266 people), compared to 16.5% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

The latest Census data sees Moura placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Moura's population shows lower cultural diversity, with 77.3% citizens, 92.2% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 51.8%, compared to 64.5% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (35.3%), English (30.2%), and Scottish (6.6%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) and Australian Aboriginal (5.5%) populations are higher than regional averages of 0.4% and 3.5%, respectively. South African ancestry is also slightly higher at 0.7%.

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

The median age in Moura is 34 years, which is notably lower than the average for Rest of Qld at 41 years and also substantially lower than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Qld, Moura has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.7%). Between June 2021 Census and June 2022, the population aged 15-24 increased from 12.6% to 13.4%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 55-64 decreased from 10.7% to 9.3%. By 2041, Moura's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 24%, increasing from 303 people in June 2022 to 377 people. Meanwhile, both the 45-54 and 35-44 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.