Moore Park Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Moore Park Beach QLD is 2,890 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Moore Park Beach is $527 per week ($27,404 per year). Median rent in Moore Park Beach is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Moore Park Beach has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Moore Park Beach has a population density of 49 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Moore Park Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moore Park Beach is $1,430.

Population
2,890
Census 2021
Median income
$527/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

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

Moore Park Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Moore Park Beach is $527 a week, 29% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,354th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 51, 9 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.
MeasureMoore Park BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$527/wk$747/wk −29%$766/wk
Household income$1,045/wk$1,593/wk −34%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$320/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,430/mo$1,625/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age5142 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income29.7%20.4% +9.2 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 Moore Park Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Moore Park Beach Population

2,890 residents at the 2021 Census.

Moore Park Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$527/wk
$27,404 per year
Ranked 7,952 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,430/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Moore Park Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,045/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 29.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Moore Park Beach against your income

About $4,528 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $735/wk
Rent share 29.7%

Moore Park Beach Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
930
avg ICSEA score
126
total students
Moore Park Beach State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 126 students
930
ICSEA

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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Moore Park Beach, Queensland: 24.7031°S, 152.2378°E

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People in Moore Park Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (1,473) Female 49.0% (1,414)

Population Density

49
people per km²
2,890 people · 59.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,230
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
5.1%
New Zealand
3.1%
Germany
0.9%
Netherlands
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
Philippines
0.4%
Malaysia
0.3%

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%
French
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Italian
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Tagalog
0.1%

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

Ancestry

English
45.4%
Australian
38.6%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
10.5%
German
7.4%
Australian Aboriginal
4.4%
Italian
2.1%
Dutch
1.6%
New Zealander
1.2%
Maltese
1.0%
French
0.6%

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
46.0%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
14.9%
Not stated
9.0%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Lutheran
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.6% 1,228
Separated
3.8% 93
Divorced
12.5% 303
Widowed
5.6% 136
Never married
27.5% 668

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.2%
Couple: children under 15
28.5%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
Couple: no children under 15
12.7%
One parent: no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
46.0%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Moore Park Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,092 occupied private dwellings in Moore Park Beach at the 2021 Census, 28.2% were rented, 42.4% owned outright and 26.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
42.4% 463 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.8% 293 dwellings
Rented
28.2% 308 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 18 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
14.9%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.8%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
6.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
26.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
35.5%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Work, income and education in Moore Park Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
24.6% 536 people
Employed part-time
18.0% 392 people
Unemployed
4.2% 92 people
Not in labour force
53.3% 1,163 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
22.7%
Community & Personal Service
19.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.6%
Clerical & Administrative
10.5%
Labourers
10.0%
Managers
9.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.0%
Sales Workers
6.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
11.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.7%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
6.5%
Walked only
2.0%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

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

Certificate III/IV
54.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.0%
Certificate I/II
3.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.8%
Postgraduate Degree
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Health
18.6%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Management & Commerce
17.1%
Engineering
16.8%
Education
8.1%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Agriculture & Environment
2.5%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
31.9%
Secondary: Catholic
9.2%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Pre-school
5.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Catholic
3.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

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
84.7%
Has need for assistance
8.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
347
Arthritis
170
Heart disease
130
Lung condition
124
Asthma
122
Diabetes
102
Cancer
71
Kidney disease
44
Stroke
39
Dementia
14

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 319
Did not provide
85.8% 1,935

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.1% 341
Not a volunteer
84.9% 1,911

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 6
Previously served
6.4% 144
Never served
93.4% 2,115

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
19.9%
4 children
11.2%
5+ children
3.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
52
1961: 1970
80
1971: 1980
73
1981: 1990
52
1991: 2000
48
2001: 2010
51
2011: 2015
35
2016
3
2017
4
2018
11
2019
7
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
51.1%
moved in the last 5 years
8.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,154
Moved from QLD
300
Moved: same area (SA2)
107
Moved from NSW
57
Moved from VIC
27
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from NT
11
Moved from WA
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5: 14 hours
25.9%
15: 29 hours
16.7%
30+ hours
13.7%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.5%
Step family: no other children
11.2%
Blended family: no other children
4.7%
Other couple: children only
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Moore Park Beach

The closest suburb to Moore Park Beach is Gooburrum, 16.0 km away.

Gooburrum
16.0 km away · income $693/wk · rent $300/wk
Bundaberg North
19.0 km away · income $548/wk · rent $280/wk
Kalkie
21.8 km away · income $726/wk · rent $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moore Park Beach

What is the population of Moore Park Beach QLD?

The population of Moore Park Beach QLD is 2,890 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 49 people per km². Moore Park Beach is ranked #2,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Moore Park Beach?

The median personal income in Moore Park Beach QLD is $527 per week, or $27,404 per year. The median household income is $1,045 per week. Family income is $1,230 per week. Moore Park Beach is ranked #7,952 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Moore Park Beach?

Median rent in Moore Park Beach QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 29.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Moore Park Beach ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Moore Park Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Moore Park Beach QLD is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Moore Park Beach?

The median age in Moore Park Beach QLD is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Moore Park Beach a good suburb to live in?

Moore Park Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,890. The median income is $527/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.7% 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: 31905. All dollar figures in AUD.