Moore Park Beach
A median age of 51 tells the most important story about Moore Park Beach, sitting 11 years above the national figure and shaping nearly every other characteristic of this coastal QLD suburb. The household income falls in the 14.8th percentile nationally, yet 43.5% of residents own their home outright, pointing to a long-settled, asset-rich but income-modest population. A 12.3% vacancy rate in a suburb where 93.1% of dwellings are separate houses signals seasonal or lifestyle ownership rather than a functioning rental market. The suburb covers 59.5 square kilometres with only 2,890 residents, giving a density of 48.5 per square kilometre compared to urban norms.
Local council: Bundaberg
Population
2,890
Median Age
51.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,045/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
16
The dominant stock is separate houses at 93.1%, with three-bedroom homes at 41.3% and four-plus bedroom homes at 40.0%, so buyers get genuine space at this price point. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,430, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 31.6%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes sit in just the 14.8th percentile nationally. The 43.5% outright ownership rate signals that many established residents bought at lower price points decades ago, rather than reflecting easy current affordability.
For Buyers
The dominant stock is separate houses at 93.1%, with three-bedroom homes at 41.3% and four-plus bedroom homes at 40.0%, so buyers get genuine space at this price point. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,430, but the mortgage-to-income ratio reaches 31.6%, above the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes sit in just the 14.8th percentile nationally. The 43.5% outright ownership rate signals that many established residents bought at lower price points decades ago, rather than reflecting easy current affordability.
For Investors
The 12.3% vacancy rate is the primary caution for investors: with only 28.9% of residents renting and weekly rent at $310, gross yields are limited and tenant demand is thin relative to dwelling supply. Seven development applications in the past 12 months indicates minimal new supply pressure, but a low-activity market cuts both ways. The aging population, with a median age of 51 compared to the national figure of 40, suggests limited organic rental demand growth from younger households moving in. The rent-to-income ratio of 29.7% sits just below the 30% stress threshold, meaning existing tenants are near their affordability ceiling, limiting upside on rent increases.
Development Activity
Total DAs
16
Last 12 Months
16
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Moore Park Beach
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Moore Park Beach State School
Demographics
The median age of 51 is 11 years above the national average, which is the defining demographic fact here. The couples-without-children household type accounts for 41.0% of all families, consistent with a post-child-rearing coastal population. University qualifications reach only 15.3%, sitting 14.8 percentage points below the national figure, and overseas-born residents at 16.9% are 4.7 percentage points below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,313 residents), Irish and Scottish (around 300 each), with very limited linguistic diversity reflected in German as the sole non-English language with any recorded speakers. Volunteering runs at 15.1% of the population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
3.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 93.1%, far higher than the state average, with apartments making up just 3.0% of dwellings. Bedroom profile skews large: 40.0% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 41.3% have three, meaning the average home offers more space than many suburban markets. Tenure splits toward ownership: 43.5% own outright and 27.5% carry a mortgage, leaving renters at just 28.9%. The high outright ownership rate compared to the low household income percentile of 14.8 nationally reflects long-term ownership rather than current purchasing power. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,430 produce a stress-flagged mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.6%.
Mortgage / mo
$1,430
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $310.
$585
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $585 · units $440
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$527
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.3%
Unoccupied
153
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.6%
Couples with children
54.9%
Couples, no children
16.8%
Single parent
822
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local economy at 28.9% of employed residents (179 workers), nearly three times the share of the next industry, Education at 11.1%. Construction accounts for 8.9% and Retail 8.1%, with Agriculture at 6.9% reflecting the rural hinterland around Bundaberg. The labour force participation rate of 41.9% is low compared to the national average, driven by the large proportion of retirees and those not in the labour force (1,164 residents). Unemployment sits at 9.1% among those who are active, and the full-time employment rate of 57.4% means part-time and casual work is relatively common. Professionals and Labourers are nearly equal in count at 155 and 154 respectively, reflecting a mixed-skill workforce.
Unemployment
8.4%
Labour Force
1,091
Unemployed
92
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
53.1%
Part-time
39.4%
Participation
45.0%
Employed
999
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.3%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
16.9%
Dwellings
1,087
Transport to Work
Car dependence at 90.1% of commuters is a practical reality of this low-density, regional coastal suburb, higher than the national average and consistent with limited public transport access. Only 2.3% walk or cycle to work. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on facilities in the broader Bundaberg region. Crime rate data is not available for this suburb. Around 9.1% of residents (246 people) need daily assistance, above the national rate, which aligns with the substantially older median age of 51. The rent-to-income ratio of 29.7% keeps existing tenants near but below the 30% stress threshold, suggesting moderate housing affordability pressure for the renting minority.
Drive
82.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
8.3%
Growth Outlook
Moore Park Beach had 2,890 residents at the last count across its 59.5 square kilometre area, with population density of just 48.5 per square kilometre lower than most peri-urban suburbs. The 29.7% population turnover rate means roughly 30% of residents changed address within the reference period, which is moderate movement for a coastal community. The aging profile, with 41.0% of families being couples without children and a median age 11 years above national, points toward a stable retiree-driven population rather than growth-phase dynamics. With just 7 development applications lodged in 12 months, new housing supply is minimal, consistent with a settled, low-churn market.
Population trend: Bundaberg council area
Moore Park Beach sits in the Bundaberg council area. These are the council area's residents, not Moore Park Beach's.
Residents 2025
107,297
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.3%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Moore Park Beach compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moore Park Beach a good suburb to live in?
The median age of 51, which is 11 years above the national figure, reflects its appeal as a settled, quiet coastal community. Car dependence is high at 90.1% and services depend on the wider Bundaberg area.
What is the median house price in Moore Park Beach?
Weekly rent averages $310 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,430. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.6% exceeds the 30% stress threshold because household incomes sit in the 14.8th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Moore Park Beach?
No schools are recorded within the Moore Park Beach suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the broader Bundaberg region (postcode 4670). University qualifications among residents reach just 15.3%, which is 14.8 percentage points below the national average.
Is Moore Park Beach safe?
Detailed crime rate data is not available for Moore Park Beach in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb has a median age of 51 and a predominantly owner-occupied housing stock where 43.5% own outright, characteristics generally associated with lower transient population and stable community dynamics.
Is Moore Park Beach good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Only 28.9% of residents rent, limiting the tenant pool. Development activity is low at just 7 applications in 12 months, so no supply surge threatens existing owners, but population growth drivers are limited.
How is Moore Park Beach's population changing?
Moore Park Beach has a population of 2,890 spread across 59.5 square kilometres. The population turnover rate of 29.7% indicates moderate churn, but the aging demographic profile, with a median age 11 years above the national average and 41.0% of families being couples without children, points toward a stable rather than expanding population base.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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