Moffat Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Moffat Beach QLD is 2,691 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moffat Beach is $782 per week ($40,664 per year). Median rent in Moffat Beach is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Moffat Beach has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Moffat Beach has a population density of 1,952 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moffat Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moffat Beach is $2,167.

Population
2,691
Census 2021
Median income
$782/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Moffat Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Moffat Beach is $782 a week, 5% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 649th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 47, 5 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMoffat BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$782/wk$747/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,639/wk$1,593/wk +3%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age4742 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.4%20.4% +4.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Moffat Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Moffat Beach Population

2,691 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moffat Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$782/wk
$40,664 per year
Ranked 3,903 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Moffat Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,639/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 24.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Moffat Beach against your income

About $7,102 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,239/wk
Rent share 24.4%

Moffat Beach Schools

9
schools nearby
6
government
1035
avg ICSEA score
4,874
total students
Our Lady of the Rosary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students
1092
ICSEA
Caloundra Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 438 students
1058
ICSEA
Currimundi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 619 students
1041
ICSEA
Talara Primary College Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 974 students
1035
ICSEA
Caloundra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 481 students
1027
ICSEA
Golden Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1015
ICSEA
Currimundi Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 177 students
1006
ICSEA
Caloundra State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,316 students
1004
ICSEA
Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus Independent
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Moffat Beach Map

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Moffat Beach, Queensland: 26.7934°S, 153.1389°E

Moffat Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Moffat Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,305) Female 51.5% (1,384)

Population Density

1,952
people per km²
2,691 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,126
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.5%
New Zealand
3.4%
South Africa
1.0%
United States of America
0.6%
Philippines
0.4%
Zimbabwe
0.4%
Canada
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
French
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.7%
Australian
34.8%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
13.7%
German
7.7%
Dutch
2.3%
Italian
2.3%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
New Zealander
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.7%
Catholic
18.2%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
8.7%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.2%
Baptist
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.3% 1,133
Separated
3.4% 78
Divorced
11.6% 266
Widowed
4.7% 109
Never married
31.0% 711

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.4%
Couple: children under 15
33.9%
Couple: no children under 15
16.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.1%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.9%
2 persons
42.0%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
13.6%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Moffat Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,032 occupied private dwellings in Moffat Beach at the 2021 Census, 30.3% were rented, 38.3% owned outright and 28.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
38.3% 395 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.3% 292 dwellings
Rented
30.3% 313 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
20.6%
3 bedrooms
37.0%
4 bedrooms
30.9%
5 bedrooms
5.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
3.7%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.7%
1 vehicle
34.0%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
12.3%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Moffat Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
31.7% 634 people
Employed part-time
24.6% 492 people
Unemployed
3.5% 69 people
Not in labour force
40.2% 802 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
36.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.0%
Managers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Labourers
6.9%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.8%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.8%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
2.9%
Bicycle
1.7%
Bus
1.5%
Other
1.4%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.5%
Certificate III/IV
29.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
9.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
18.3%
Management & Commerce
16.3%
Engineering
13.0%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Education
11.7%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Creative Arts
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%
Information Technology
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
22.2%
Primary: Government
18.6%
Primary: Catholic
16.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.7%
Vocational Education
7.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Secondary: Catholic
7.9%
Pre-school
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.1%
Has need for assistance
4.3%
Need for assistance not stated
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
246
Arthritis
113
Asthma
103
Heart disease
76
Lung condition
60
Cancer
49
Diabetes
42
Stroke
40
Kidney disease
17
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.5% 306
Did not provide
85.5% 1,801

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.3% 367
Not a volunteer
82.7% 1,755

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.6% 98
Never served
95.4% 2,029

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
32.7%
3 children
18.6%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
35
1961: 1970
46
1971: 1980
45
1981: 1990
80
1991: 2000
61
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
47
2016
11
2017
18
2018
13
2019
14
2020
8
2021
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.9%
moved in the last year
44.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,050
Moved from QLD
279
Moved: same area (SA2)
50
Moved from VIC
26
Moved from NSW
25
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from SA
8
Moved from ACT
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
34.6%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.5%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $930/wk Rent: $275/wk $125/wk less rent
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Income: $653/wk Rent: $383/wk $17/wk less rent
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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $200/wk less rent
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Income: $699/wk Rent: $273/wk $127/wk less rent
Holloways Beach
Income: $788/wk Rent: $305/wk $95/wk less rent
Pie Creek
Income: $683/wk Rent: $310/wk $90/wk less rent
Bouldercombe
Income: $686/wk Rent: $310/wk $90/wk less rent

Suburbs near Moffat Beach

The closest suburb to Moffat Beach is Kings Beach, 1.1 km away.

Kings Beach
1.1 km away · income $789/wk · rent $370/wk
Dicky Beach
1.1 km away · income $664/wk · rent $400/wk
Caloundra
1.1 km away · income $584/wk · rent $360/wk
Battery Hill
1.9 km away · income $715/wk · rent $400/wk
Aroona
2.5 km away · income $775/wk · rent $450/wk
Currimundi
3.3 km away · income $698/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moffat Beach

What is the population of Moffat Beach QLD?

The population of Moffat Beach QLD is 2,691 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,952 people per km². Moffat Beach is ranked #2,595 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moffat Beach?

The median personal income in Moffat Beach QLD is $782 per week, or $40,664 per year. The median household income is $1,639 per week. Family income is $2,126 per week. Moffat Beach is ranked #3,903 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moffat Beach?

Median rent in Moffat Beach QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Moffat Beach ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moffat Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moffat Beach QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moffat Beach?

The median age in Moffat Beach QLD is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moffat Beach a good suburb to live in?

Moffat Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,691. The median income is $782/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31869. All dollar figures in AUD.