Moggill
Four in five dwellings in Moggill carry four or more bedrooms (80.9%), a stock profile that explains almost everything else about this Brisbane outer-west pocket. Household income sits in the 90.9th percentile nationally and the suburb scores decile 10 on both the IRSD and IER SEIFA indexes, the top advantage tier, yet the $590,000 median house price stays well below most established Brisbane markets. At 431.9 residents per km2 across 11.64 km2, density is low and 94.2% of homes are separate houses. The median age of 38 runs 2.0 years below national, and 58.9% of households carry a mortgage, the signature of a family-heavy, equity-building catchment rather than an established cash-owner enclave.
Population
5,029
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,415/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Median House
$590K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $590,000 median house price is the headline draw, sitting below comparable advantaged Brisbane suburbs despite household income in the 90.9th percentile. The stock is overwhelmingly large detached housing: 94.2% separate houses and 80.9% of dwellings with four or more bedrooms, against just 3.3% two-bedroom and 0.2% one-bedroom. That makes Moggill a poor fit for downsizers but strong for growing families, which is why couples with children (2,411 families) outnumber couples without (898) by more than two to one. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. With 58.9% of households on a mortgage versus 25.2% owned outright, the buyer base skews toward working families still building equity rather than established owners.
For Buyers
The $590,000 median house price is the headline draw, sitting below comparable advantaged Brisbane suburbs despite household income in the 90.9th percentile. The stock is overwhelmingly large detached housing: 94.2% separate houses and 80.9% of dwellings with four or more bedrooms, against just 3.3% two-bedroom and 0.2% one-bedroom. That makes Moggill a poor fit for downsizers but strong for growing families, which is why couples with children (2,411 families) outnumber couples without (898) by more than two to one. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. With 58.9% of households on a mortgage versus 25.2% owned outright, the buyer base skews toward working families still building equity rather than established owners.
For Investors
Moggill is a thin rental market, which cuts both ways for investors. Only 15.9% of residents rent, well below the broader Brisbane average, so the tenant pool is shallow, but the 3.3% vacancy rate keeps leased stock occupied. Weekly rent of $460 against the $590,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, stronger than premium inner-Sydney or inner-Brisbane suburbs where yields fall under 2%. Rent grew 18.4% over the analysis period, and the rent-to-income ratio of 19.0% leaves tenants room to absorb increases. Demand support is modest: net overseas migration adds 92 residents a year while internal migration removes 14, and only 10 development applications were lodged in 12 months, so new supply is constrained. The case rests on yield and steady family demand rather than rapid capital churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
61
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-26.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Moggill iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Moggill State School
Prep-6 · 698 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below national, and average household size of 3.0 runs 0.5 above national, both consistent with a family catchment where couples with children (2,411 families) dominate. University qualifications reach 48.5%, which is 18.4 points above the national figure, helping explain why Professionals (820) and Managers (412) lead the occupation mix. Overseas-born residents make up 34.3%, 12.7 points above national, though ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,992), Irish (655) and Scottish (623). The top non-English languages are Mandarin (38 speakers), Afrikaans (32) and Hindi (26), a small but international layer. The aging trajectory is mild but real: the senior share rose 4.9 points while the young share fell 2.4 points over the decade, even as the median age stays below national.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.2%
Houses
5.8%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts heavily toward mortgages: 58.9% of households carry one, against 25.2% owned outright and only 15.9% renting. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners by more than two to one signals a catchment of working families still building equity rather than long-held wealth. The stock is 94.2% separate houses with semi-detached at just 5.8% and apartments effectively absent, and 80.9% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, well above what most suburbs offer. The $590,000 median house price stays affordable relative to the 90.9th-percentile household income, and affordability improved from 51.0% in 2011 to 48.1% in 2021. Mortgage-to-income at 20.7% and rent-to-income at 19.0% both sit comfortably below the 30% stress line, a rare combination of large homes and manageable repayments.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$460
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,003
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.3%
Unoccupied
57
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.7%
Couples, no children
4,557
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in public-facing knowledge sectors: Healthcare leads at 17.7% (342 workers), Education follows at 16.2% (314) and Professional/Tech at 13.1% (253), with Construction at 9.4% and Public Admin at 8.8%. By occupation, Professionals (820) and Managers (412) account for the bulk of jobs, aligning with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment sits at 5.1% with a full-time employment rate of 67.1%, and participation reads 65.3%. The standout is the decile 10 IER score for economic resources, the top tier, which reflects high household incomes channelled into owner-occupied family homes. Real income growth of 2.0% over the decade is modest, so the suburb's economic strength comes from established earning power rather than recent acceleration.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
6,014
Unemployed
200
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.1%
Part-time
27.8%
Participation
65.3%
Employed
2,340
Occupations
Top Industries
University
48.5%
Postgraduate
15.6%
Born Overseas
34.3%
Dwellings
1,663
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 87.7% of residents drive to work while only 5.6% use public transport and 2.8% walk or cycle, well above the national reliance on cars and a function of the low 431.9 per km2 density across 11.64 km2. The suburb earns decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the top tier, meaning very few residents face deprivation, and only 3.9% (192 people) need daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 15.9%, and residential stability is high with 82.0% of residents having stayed put and turnover at just 18.0%, a sign of settled family households. No schools are recorded inside the boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the large-block, low-density setting that draws them here.
Drive
87.7%
Public Transport
5.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.46%/yr
(+164 people/yr)
EstablishedMoggill is classed as an established suburb growing steadily rather than explosively. The trend points to 1.46% annual population growth, about 164 persons a year, building on a 16.7% rise over the past decade. Medium forecasts continue that trajectory through 2031. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding 92 residents annually, while net internal migration removes 14, so growth leans on international arrivals more than local relocation. The gentrification stage reads not gentrifying with a score of 17, which fits a suburb already sitting at decile 9 to 10 advantage with little room to climb. Affordability improved from 51.0% in 2011 to 48.1% in 2021, a slow easing that supports continued family in-migration rather than displacement.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+92
Net Internal / yr
-14
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +20% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Moggill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moggill a good suburb to live in?
Moggill scores decile 10 on the IRSD and IER SEIFA indexes, the top advantage tier, with household income in the 90.9th percentile nationally. It suits families: 94.2% of homes are separate houses and 80.9% have four or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is car dependence, with 87.7% driving to work.
What is the median house price in Moggill?
The median house price is $590,000, affordable relative to Moggill's 90.9th-percentile household income. Weekly rent averages $460 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.7%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Moggill?
No schools are recorded inside the Moggill boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 48.5%, which is 18.4 points above the national figure.
Is Moggill safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Moggill in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 10 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the highest tier, and only 3.9% of residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Moggill good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $460 against the $590,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, stronger than premium inner-city suburbs under 2%. The 3.3% vacancy rate is tight, but only 15.9% of residents rent, so the tenant pool is shallow and demand leans on family buyers.
How is Moggill's population changing?
Population is growing about 1.46% a year, roughly 164 people, after a 16.7% rise over the past decade. Overseas migration drives it, adding 92 residents annually, while net internal migration removes 14. The profile is mildly aging, with the senior share up 4.9 points over the decade.
What languages are spoken in Moggill?
About 34.3% of residents were born overseas, 12.7 points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Mandarin (38 speakers), Afrikaans (32), Hindi (26) and Sinhalese (25) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a small but international resident mix.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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