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Moura has an estimated 2,118 residents, up from 1,993 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% 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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Based on an examination of ABS population data for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the estimated population of the suburb of Moura stands at approximately 2,118 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 125 people (6.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,993 people. This estimate is derived from a resident count of 2,110 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS Estimated Resident Population release from June 2025 and subsequent address audits. The population density translates to 5.2 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low density with substantial space per inhabitant.
With a 6.3% expansion rate since the 2021 census, the suburb of Moura outpaced the SA3 region (4.5%), positioning it as a leading growth locality. Demographic gains were mostly supported by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 51.0% of the population rise in recent times, though interstate and overseas migration also contributed positively. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 areas, supplemented by Queensland Government projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) for omitted areas or periods beyond 2032. Because the Queensland state datasets lack breakdowns by age, AreaSearch redistributes cohorts using proportions from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (based on 2022 data). Looking forward, the suburb of Moura is projected to experience a population contraction of 114 persons by 2041 under this framework. Despite the overall downward trend, positive movement is predicted in certain brackets, particularly the 25 to 34 age range, which is expected to expand by 51 people. Further age breakdowns can be found in the relevant section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Construction activity in Moura is very quiet, averaging less than one new home approval per year, with a total of four over the preceding five-year period. Such minimal building volumes are common in non-urban locations where housing requirements remain stable and new builds are restricted by local demand and utilities availability. Because the overall number of permits is so small, annual percentage shifts and relative changes can fluctuate significantly due to individual projects. Moura experiences a much lower rate of residential building activity than the remainder of Queensland. This pattern of development also falls far short of nationwide averages.
Faced with projections of a steady or contracting population, Moura might see diminished pressure on its housing stock, potentially offering advantageous conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Moura
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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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Regional development is heavily influenced by updates to public infrastructure, major resource works, and regional planning. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to impact the local area. The main 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 most relevant ones detailed in the list 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.
1,103 residents of Moura are employed, from a labour force of 1,152. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 70.9%. 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 1,620, about 76% 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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The local workforce displays a mix of manual and office-based roles, with a notable concentration in industrial and manufacturing jobs, alongside a 4.3% unemployment rate according to aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,103, representing an unemployment rate 0.4% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while the participation rate is elevated at 70.9% compared to the 64.3% seen regionally. Census records show that only 6.0% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects the potential influence of pandemic-related restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are mining, education & training, and construction.
Mining shows a particularly high concentration, with a workforce share 8.2 times that of the region. Conversely, health care & social assistance represents a small portion of local jobs at 4.0% compared to 16.1% regionally. Comparing the number of working residents to the local jobs recorded in the Census suggests that the immediate area provides relatively few employment positions. Aggregate data from the ABS and SALM compiled by AreaSearch indicates that for the year ending March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 5.0% and overall employment fell by 3.7%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. During the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1% and the labor force grow by 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide context for future trends in Moura. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment in Moura could rise by 4.4% over five years and 10.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation that does not factor in localized population 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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Based on the latest ATO postcode statistics for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Moura recorded a median income of $56,610 and an average of $71,109. This sits above the national average, and compares to a median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at roughly $63,041 for the median and $79,187 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Moura placed around the 58th percentile nationally.
The most common bracket comprises 34.9% of taxpayers (739 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, which mirrors the wider region where this group accounts for 31.7%. Discretionary funds remain strong, with residents keeping 90.7% of their earnings after servicing housing costs.
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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The residential profile in Moura at the most recent Census was made up of 93.9% separate houses and 6.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses, units, or other structures, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options. The level of home ownership stood at 28.1%, trailing Regional Qld, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (25.8%) or renting (46.1%). The median mortgage payment in the area was lower than the regional standard at $1,062 per month, and the median weekly rent was $225, compared to Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
On a national level, Moura mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent is also significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Moura counted 640 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 680 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 make up the majority of households at 66.2%, consisting of couples with children at 28.5%, couples without children at 26.2%, and single-parent households at 11.3%. Single persons represent 30.5% of households, while group housing accounts for 2.8%, bringing total non-family households to 33.8%. The average household size stands at 2.5 people, which matches the Regional Qld average.
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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The community presents lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates at 15.0%, which is well below the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a potential area for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 11.6%, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas each account for 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (7.1%) and certificates (37.5%). Student numbers are high in the community, with 39.2% of local residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This figure is composed of 19.6% attending primary school, 11.2% in high school, and 2.0% in higher education.
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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics, the community faces notable health issues, though private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 55% of residents (~1,172 people) compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 9.8% and 7.4% of the population respectively, while 68.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are higher than average among residents of working age.
The proportion of residents aged 65 and older is 13.8% (292 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents indicate some difficulties, with national rankings for this group exceeding those of the general population.
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 measures show lower than average levels in Moura, where citizens account for 77.3% of the population, 92.2% were born in Australia, and 97.2% speak only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 51.8% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 35.3% (well above the regional average of 26.5%), English at 30.2%, and Scottish at 6.6%. Some demographic variations are present, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% in the region), Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.5% (compared to 3.9%), and South Australian ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Moura is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 28.7% 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 median age of 34 years in Moura is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, Moura has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.0%) but fewer residents in the 75 - 84 bracket (3.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 7.9% to 8.8%, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 10.7% to 9.2%. By 2041, significant changes in the age structure are anticipated, led by a 12% expansion in the 25 to 34 group (adding 39 people to reach 366 from 326), while the 45 to 54 and 65 to 74 groups are expected to contract.
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 Aug 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,993 at the 2021 Census → 2,118 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 May 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.