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Moura has an estimated 2,124 residents, up from 1,993 at the 2021 Census — a change of 131 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 51.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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An evaluation of broader regional ABS population revisions alongside address validation conducted by AreaSearch since the Census places the estimated resident population of the suburb of Moura at approximately 2,124 as of Aug 2026. Relative to the 1,993 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 131 people (6.6%). This assessment builds upon AreaSearch's calculation of 2,116 residents derived from address monitoring and the ABS ERP release from June 2025. With a population density of 5.2 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living room for its inhabitants.
The 6.6% expansion observed in the suburb of Moura outpaced the 4.5% rate across the wider SA3 area since the 2021 census, positioning it at the forefront of local growth. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 51.0% of recent population additions, while interstate and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Projections for the SA2 territory rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary and beyond 2032 by Queensland State Government SA2 series published in 2023 utilizing 2021 data. Because age breakdowns are omitted from state outputs, AreaSearch utilizes cohort weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release based on 2022 figures. Over the projection horizon, this framework forecasts an overall demographic contraction for the suburb of Moura, shrinking by 122 persons by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trend, specific age brackets are expected to expand, most notably the 25 to 34 cohort with a projected addition of 53 people. Further details appear in the age breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity in Moura remains extremely quiet, with annual dwelling approvals averaging under 1 (totalling 3 dwellings across the five-year period). This subdued development reflects local rural dynamics, where new construction responds primarily to individual housing needs rather than widespread speculative demand. Because the volume is so small, individual construction projects can cause substantial shifts in annual statistics and comparative metrics. Dwelling construction in Moura occurs at a rate far lower than that observed throughout Rest of Qld, trailing nationwide patterns by a similar margin. All recent residential activity has focused exclusively on detached houses, matching regional preferences for spacious, private living.
The ratio of 839 people for each approved dwelling underlines the calm, low-scale nature of the local building market. With demographic forecasts indicating stable or diminishing numbers, Moura could see reduced pressure on its housing market, potentially offering advantageous buying conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Moura, worth an estimated $3.27 billion. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure investment, planning frameworks, and major capital works play a pivotal role in shaping community outcomes. At present, no major initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch as having an active impact on the immediate area. Notable regional developments of interest include the Theodore Wind Farm, the Santos GLNG Project, the National Electricity Market: Renewable Energy Zone Expansions, and the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, with the principal details outlined below.
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Rooming Accommodation Development
Development application for rooming accommodation with 52 rooms.
Multiple Dwelling Development
Development application for the construction of 4 dwellings in Biloela.
Biloela Splash Park
A new splash park in Biloela, funded by the Queensland Government's Resources Community Infrastructure Fund. The project is designed to be a zero-depth water play area for families.
Magavalis Netball Court Upgrades
Upgrades to the Magavalis Netball Courts in Biloela.
Mount Morgan Tailings Processing and Rehabilitation Project
A $150 million project to reopen the historic Mount Morgan mine for tailings processing and rehabilitation, expected to create 150 ongoing jobs and generate new economic opportunities.
Gracemere State High School
New Queensland Government secondary school for Gracemere. The project has progressed to the detailed design phase following approval of the Ministerial Infrastructure Designation. Stage 1 will deliver facilities for Years 7 and 8, with construction expected to commence in Term 4 2026 by F.K Gardner and Sons. The campus is scheduled to open in 2028 and will expand over time to a full Years 7-12 secondary school.
Somerset Road Upgrade Gracemere
Upgrade of a 570m section of Somerset Road in Gracemere, a key B-Double route serving the Gracemere Industrial Area. Works included pavement replacement and widening, asphalt overlay, line marking, new kerb and channel on the eastern side, and stormwater drainage improvements. The road reopened in October 2024, improving safety, load-bearing capacity, and traffic flow for heavy vehicles and residential traffic. The project was jointly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Rockhampton Regional Council.
Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) Redevelopment
Redevelopment and modernization of the Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX), including upgraded selling facilities, automated livestock handling systems, improved animal welfare infrastructure, expanded selling capacity and modern operational technology. The redevelopment is complete and the facility is operating as one of Australia's premier livestock selling centres.
1,095 residents of Moura are employed, from a labour force of 1,147. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,629, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Moura maintains a diverse employment base balanced across blue-collar and white-collar roles, with substantial representation in manufacturing and industrial trades and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, according to statistical aggregations by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,095, while local unemployment sat 0.6% higher than the 3.9% recorded for Regional Qld. Labor participation is notably elevated at 70.8%, compared with 64.2% across Regional Qld. According to Census records, just 6.0% of workers operated from home, though pandemic lockdown circumstances during that period must be noted. Resident workers are primarily employed across mining, education & training, and construction.
Mining demonstrates exceptional local concentration, registering an employment share 8.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 4.0% of the workforce, well below the 16.1% regional standard. Comparisons between working Census numbers and the resident headcount point to a constrained volume of local jobs within the immediate boundary. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures examined by AreaSearch indicate that across the 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 5.1% while total jobs fell by 3.9%, translating to a 1.3 percentage points drop in the unemployment rate. This diverged from Regional Qld, which recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Industry outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context on future labor needs in Moura. Mapping five-year and ten-year national industry forecasts to the local sector distribution indicates that while Australia-wide employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, applying these sector trends to Moura suggests local growth of 4.4% over five years and 10.5% over ten years (calculated as a simple sectoral extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Moura is $1,787 a week (about $93,000 a year), with median personal income at $882 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,610 a year against an average of $71,109. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 published at postcode level indicate a median income of $56,610 and an average of $71,109 in the suburb of Moura. These earnings exceed the national benchmark and compare favorably to Regional Qld medians and averages of $53,146 and $66,593, respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach approximately $63,041 for median earnings and $79,187 for average earnings. The 2021 Census placed Moura household, family, and individual incomes around the 58th percentile nationwide.
Income distributions show that 34.9% of workers (741 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, mirroring the 31.7% share recorded across the broader region. Residents keep 90.7% of their earnings after housing commitments, indicating healthy disposable income levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Moura had 640 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 3% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 46% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $225 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,062 a month. Rent absorbs 12.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 13.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census figures reveal that standalone houses accounted for 93.9% of local residential structures in Moura, with attached homes, units, and other configurations representing 6.1%, contrasted with 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other property types across Regional Qld. Outright ownership in Moura was 28.1%, trailing the wider regional standard, while mortgaged residences made up 25.8% and rental properties constituted 46.1%. Monthly mortgage obligations averaged a median of $1,062, well under the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Weekly rents similarly stood at a median of $225, significantly below the $345 typical of Regional Qld and the $375 recorded across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moura counted 640 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 682 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 66.2% of local households, made up of couples with children (28.5%), childless couples (26.2%), and single-parent households (11.3%). The remaining 33.8% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person living arrangements at 30.5% and shared group accommodation at 2.8%. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, identical to the standard across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Moura hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 84% of areas nationally. A further 37.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 443 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 908 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents an area for development in the locality, as the university qualification rate of 15.0% trails the 30.4% national average, highlighting possibilities for focused educational strategies. Bachelor degrees account for 11.6%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 1.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational training is widely held, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 7.1% with advanced diplomas and 37.5% with certificates. A significant 39.2% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. Within this student cohort, 19.6% attend primary school, 11.2% are in secondary education, and 2.0% are engaged in higher tertiary learning.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Moura means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.4% of residents in Moura report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessment of illness prevalence and mortality indicators by AreaSearch demonstrates notable health concerns in Moura, with common conditions documented among both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is extensive, covering roughly 55% of the community (~1,176 people), exceeding the 52.5% rate seen across Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses, affecting 9.8 and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 68.4% reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions, comparable to 67.6% throughout Regional Qld. Chronic ailments appear at higher-than-average frequencies among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.3% of the community (303 people), below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, though older cohorts experience significant health hurdles that rank above national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Moura is largely Australian-born, at 92.2% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (30.2%). 5.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Moura remain below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 77.3% of residents, 92.2% born domestically, and 97.2% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, practiced by 51.8% of the local populace, comparable to the 52.2% observed in Regional Qld. Looking at parental lineage, the leading ancestry groups in Moura are Australian at 35.3% (surpassing the 26.5% regional standard), English at 30.2%, and Scottish at 6.6%. Distinct variations appear among other heritages, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.5% (against 3.9% regionally), Welsh heritage at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and South Australian background at 0.7% (against 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moura is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Moura leans young, with children and young people aged 0 - 24 representing 37.0% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% in Regional Qld. Seniors aged 65+ account for 14.3%, below the regional benchmark of 20.4%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains 34, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 7 years under the Regional Qld level of 41 from that Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 bracket has reduced from 22.2% to an estimated 19.9%. Long-term projections indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will see the highest gain by 2041, increasing by 26 (4%) to 636, whereas numbers of youth, middle-aged, and older working cohorts are slated to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Moura
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,993 at the 2021 Census → 2,124 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32042). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.